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Doug MacDonald

Born: September 10, 1953

There are some musicians who earn the label “a players player”. Individuals who possess a quality and integrity that peers look up to, not for mere bursts of blazing notes or chops, but for the perfection of their performances and the joy they bring. Such a musician is West coast based Jazz journeyman guitarist Doug MacDonald.

Originally from Philadelphia, he began his career in Hawaii, where he played with Trummy Young and Gabe Balthazar, and with Del Courtney at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Relocating to Las Vegas, Doug found himself immersed in a vibrant music scene, and began playing in lounges and showrooms with jazz greats, including Joe Williams, Carl Fontana, Jack Montrose, and Carson Smith. On to Los Angeles, Doug played in the bands of Bill Holman, Ray Anthony, and John Clayton, and performed and recorded with Jake Hanna, Rosemary Clooney, Jack Sheldon, Bob Cooper, Ross Tompkins, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich, and Ray Charles. Doug also began recording and performing with his own trio and quartet, as well as his 13 piece ensemble, The Jazz Coalition.

Tribute to South Central

By Doug MacDonald

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: Blues in the Desert; Mr. Walker; Captain Bacardi; Self Portrait of the Bean; GG; Mine or Yours; Luces Azules; Sam-or-Eye.

Joey Alexander, Marilyn Maye, Charles Tolliver, NicoleYvette & Eddie Bruce

by Joe Dimino
August 2, 2026

The 969th Episode of Neon Jazz opens with the unmistakable style, natural charisma, and velvet-smooth vocals of Eddie Bruce, featuring music from his outstanding 2026 album, For Dreamers and Their Dreams. From there, we pay tribute to one of Kansas City's true musical legends as Eddie's former vocal coach, the incomparable Marilyn Maye, lights up the ...

Doug MacDonald: Tribute to South Central

by Jack Bowers
June 16, 2026

Doug MacDonald, who more than likely would rather play the guitar than eat, does not like to repeat himself. With more than 30 albums under his belt, that is becoming more difficult than ever. MacDonald, nevertheless, keeps tweaking the size, makeup and experience of his various groups in an effort to produce something fresh and inviting. ...

New Music From Miho Hazama, Arturo Sandoval, Elsa Nilsson And More

by Bob Osborne
June 11, 2026

This playlist explores the intersection of narrative composition and global rhythmic traditions, anchored by the rich textures of modern jazz. The journey begins with the structured, cinematic layers of Miho Hazama and Jacques Kuba Séguin's olfactory-inspired trilogy, before shifting into the vibrant Afro-Cuban and Mambo energies of Arturo Sandoval and Tumbao Bravo. Throughout the selection, the ...

Joe Henderson, Tia Fuller, Jack Wood, Dave Stryker & Lionel Cole

by Joe Dimino
April 26, 2026

Turn it up--Episode 955 of Neon Jazz is bursting with flavor and fire. We kick things off with the great Lionel Cole--born into jazz royalty yet carving a bold, unmistakably personal path through the music. From there, we step into another powerful lineage with Tia Fuller, Shamie Royston, and the dynamic sound of Fuller Sound. Then ...

Doc Severinsen, Alyssa Allgood, Dana Legg and Jay McShann

by Joe Dimino
March 8, 2026

We dive headfirst into the 948th Episode of Neon Jazz with a true rising force on the Kansas City scene--singer and guitarist Mike Bourne--spotlighting the title track from his acclaimed 2025 release Kansas City O'Clock. It's a bold, swinging statement that sets the tone for an hour steeped in soul, swagger and straight-ahead jazz spirit. From ...

NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Alex Robinson and more

by Benjamin Boddie
February 6, 2026

Streaming on demand with today's music by NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Álex Robinson, Dimitri Nassar, Carl Schultz, Doug MacDonald Trio, Robert Glasper, Ron Rieder, Stephen Philip Harvey, The Jones Factor, Aretha Tillotson, Nicholas Payton, Roderick Harper, JD Allen, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Betty Bryant, Michael Dease, Lisa Hilton, Vance Thompson, Eddie Allen ...

New Music From Lage, Tarentino, Berndt, Saber, Magris And More

by Bob Osborne
February 5, 2026

The breadth of content in the jazz world is captured in this selection of mostly new releases. From traditional post-bop workouts, through interpretations of popular songs, to full on invention and improvisation, this playlist demonstrates the variety of music which might be generally described as jazz but in reality covers a more complex set of variables. ...

Teddy Charles, Yuhan Su, and Katie Bull

by Jerome Wilson
January 21, 2026

The first Outer View of 2026 eases into the new year with music from Teddy Charles, Yuhan Su, Katie Bull, Albert Mangelsdorff and others. (I apologize for the verbal glitches in this one.)Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & ...