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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.
NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Bellbird, Alex Robinson and more
by Benjamin Boddie
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
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
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 & ...
Santa Monica Session
Label: Self-produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Lady Bird; Minor Makeup; Prisoner of Love; Tele Time; Walkin'; Pent Up House; dmac; Perdido.
MTB, Michel Petrucciani, Judy Wexler, Carl Allen and more.
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by MTB, Jacob Wutzke, Michel Petrucciani, Judy Wexler, Bruce Harris, Jenny Hill, Oz Noy, Eugenie Jones, George Cables, Brian Lynch, Bill Moio, David Caffey, Alvin Queen, Christopher Boscole, Dave Stryker, Carl Allen, Brad Goode, Joe Syrian, Peter Erskine, Ryan Middagh and more. Playlist MTB “Angola" from Solid Jackson (Criss ...
Doug MacDonald: Santa Monica Session
by Richard J Salvucci
Does Doug MacDonald ever sleep? Take a day off? Make a bad recording? Somehow, a listener doubts it. Originally from Philadelphia--home to a few good guitarists, right?--MacDonald moved to Hawaii, Las Vegas, and then to Southern California. His current discography is nothing if not impressive, running to at least three dozen CDs, and MacDonald performs 300 ...
Trios, Voices And More
by Bob Osborne
A feast of new releases this time includes a selection of albums featuring emerging jazz vocalists. In addition trios make up a good part of the show demonstrating the versatility and impact of that formation of players. Also there is a variety of new music from exciting artists including two tracks from guitarist Doug MacDonald. Three ...
Sextet Session
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Desert Blues; Whispering; Gee’s Flat; You’ve Changed; AT #33; Try Ads; Si Miner; Bubbles in
the Wine.
Live at the Rancho Mirage Library
Label: Self-Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: It's a Blue World; Lady Bird; Chitlins Con Carne; If You Could See Me Now; Spanish Eyes; Triste; Our Miss Brooks; Dearly Beloved; Fascinating Rhythm; A Little Tutu.
