John Douglas + Musician in Benicia, CA

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

EQUIPMENT

Alto, Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Piccolo
Bb and Eb Clarinets
Hand Percussion, including Cowbell, Agogo, Tambourim (Brazilian), various Shakers, Claves, Triangle, and Cuica.
Shure SM57 (+stand and cable), Mackie SRM150
MacBook w/ProTools M-Powered, M-Audio Nova Mic, M-Audio MobilePre

MUSIC