ABOUT
38 years playing sax, clarinet, and flute. I have a Jazz background, and play many styles, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian (Bossa, Samba, MPB, Choro, and other Brazilian styles), Reggae, and Afro-Pop. I've played for Musical Theater, and have performed in Concert Bands, Orchestras, and Chamber Music settings. See the "About" page on my website for groups I've played with.
I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area (Benicia). I'm available for performance and recording. Travel ok. Pricing based on distance and time commitment.
- Screen name:
- John Douglas
- Member since:
- Feb 07 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Tower of Power, Maceo Parker, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner, Phil Woods, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker, Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, Guinga, Joyce, Banda Mantiqueira, Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Expert
- Flute:
- Expert
- Clarinet:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Alto, Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Piccolo
Bb Clarinet
Hand Percussion, including Cowbell, Agogo, Tambourim (Brazilian), various Shakers, Claves, Triangle, and Cuica.
Shure SM57 (+stand and cable), Mackie SRM150
MacBook w/Logic Pro, M-Audio Nova Mic, Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
MUSIC
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Donna Lee
Donna Lee Track number: 1 Year: 2008 Genre: Jazz
This is from a demo I made in 2008. The personnel is myself - Alto Sax, Adam Shulman - Piano, Dan Feiszli - Bass, Jason Lewis - Drums
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Lazy Bird
Lazy Bird Track number: 2 Year: 2008 Genre: Jazz
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w/DVC Night Band (big band) - Runferyerlife - solo starts at :33 (Video)
w/DVC Night Band (big band) - Runferyerlife - solo starts at :33 (Video)WVvfUSmXrkk
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w/DVC Night Band (big band) - Paddlin' Madeleine - solo starts at beginning (Video)
w/DVC Night Band (big band) - Paddlin' Madeleine - solo starts at beginning (Video)rWKS6d2D1Vc
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w/Calle 49 (Latin Jazz - flute solo) (Video)
w/Calle 49 (Latin Jazz - flute solo) (Video)STvbNKfsyR4
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Choro Pro Zé (duet with Tom Patitucci, guitar - flute solo) (Video)
Choro Pro Zé (duet with Tom Patitucci, guitar - flute solo) (Video)STvbNKfsyR4
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w/Lau Paiva Trio - Berimbau (soprano sax solo) (Video)
w/Lau Paiva Trio - Berimbau (soprano sax solo) (Video)STvbNKfsyR4
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w/Dave Ridnell's Equilibria - tenor sax solo starts at 2:58 (Video)
w/Dave Ridnell's Equilibria - tenor sax solo starts at 2:58 (Video)STvbNKfsyR4