Doug MacDonald Quartet - "Organisms"

Guitarist Doug MacDonald sits down with producer/drummer Ben Scholz to discuss his latest release, "Organisms"
Doug MacDonald - Guitar
Bob Sheppard - Tenor Saxophone
Carey Frank - Hammond B3 Organ
Ben Scholz - Drums
A long-time resident of Los Angeles, MacDonald was born in Philadelphia and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, leaving in 1982 to pursue the mainland’s broader music opportunities. Since then, he has created a kind of “portable” career for himself, on the West Coast, New York, Las Vegas and, more recently, internationally.
He has been well featured as a sideman in live performances with Stan Getz, George Shearing, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Buddy Rich, Scott Hamilton, Richard Groove Holmes, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney among others. He has recorded with a virtual who’s who of jazz, including Jack Sheldon, Hank Jones, Bob Cooper, Snooky Young, Bill Holman and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
Doug's latest release, "Organisms" is a homecoming of sorts. Produced and recorded in LA, this album features a cast of fantastic West Coast musicians including legendary tenor saxophonist Bob Sheppard, B3 organist Carey Frank, and drummer Ben Scholz.
Says Doug, "This is the thirteenth album and the third organ project that I have had the privilege to release - not only as a band leader, but as a composer and arranger as well.
Each recording project is a unique experience and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play music with Bob, Carey, and Ben.
This material on this album is fresh and the synergy between players is palpable. Thank you also to Talley Sherwood at Tritone Studios, and Robert Vosgien at Capitol for your recording expertise. And of course, thank you to my lovely wife Eva and son Doug for your support.
I hope you enjoy this latest musical adventure."
Doug MacDonald
Recorded and mixed
September October 10th and December 11th 2018
Tritone Recording Studio - Talley Sherwood
Mastered December 13th 2018
Capitol Studios - Robert Vosgien
Year Released: 2019

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Doug and band sound phenomenal! Great record!