Doug MacDonald – Sextet Session (self-release2024)
Los Angeles-based guitarist Doug MacDonald reemerges with Sextet Session, a melodic jazz set that intertwines original compositions with timeless standards. With nimble fingers dancing across the fretboard, MacDonald highlights his mastery of the craft alongside a cadre of seasoned studio virtuosos. With each track, MacDonald weaves musical treats, inviting listeners on a journey through jazz history.
His compositions brim with the essence of innovation and tradition. His arrangements for trumpet and tenor saxophone breathe new life into familiar refrains.
MacDonald’s musical trajectory traces back to his roots in Philadelphia, blossoming in Hawaii and Las Vegas before settling in Los Angeles. Along the way, he developed his craft alongside jazz legends.
With each pluck of the string, MacDonald pays homage to his predecessors while carving out a distinctive niche in the jazz. His virtuosity echoes the timeless elegance of Chet Baker.
Musicians: Doug MacDonald on guitar; Doug Webb on tenor sax; Aaron Janik on trumpet; Josh Nelson on piano; Mike Gurrola on bass; and Charles Ruggerio on drums.
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