NEW CD
DOUG MACDONALD DUO
TOLUCA LAKE JAZZ
“…one of the most exquisitely swinging jazz you’ll listen to in 2021”
ContemporaryFusionReviews.com
“…cool, swinging…there is a joy to their playing, and a natural flow.”
MichaelsMusiclog.Blogspot.com
This recording came about after Harv and I started rehearsing as a duo in North Hollywood. I had never done a duo CD before and I thought it would be a unique project. Just adjacent to North Hollywood is Toluca Lake, an area named for its private lake, with a rich, vibrant history of entertainment, particularly jazz. The Lakeside Golf Club, where many musicians performed regularly, was a destination for Old Hollywood for many years; Bob Hope (a Toluca Lake resident), Bing Crosby, and W.C. Fields were among the Club’s star-studded clientele. Artists from around the world came to perform in the area’s several jazz clubs, mostly gone now, all contributing to a wonderful tradition of live music. Here is our tribute to this mostly bygone era.
-Doug MacDonald.
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NEW INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW WITH BENEDETTO GUITARS
Here’s an interview I did recenlty with the folks over at Benedetto Guitars. They have made several guitars for me over the years. Thanks to Howard Paul and everyone at Benedetto! Read More...
LISTEN TO MY WEEKLY RADIO SHOW MONDAYS 2PM TO 4PM AT KAJIRADIO.ORG
My radio show is on line KAJIradio.org In Palm Desert it’s 95.3. I play a cross section of jazz from big bands to small bands, vocalists to saxophone players guitarists to piano trios. Mostly mainstream jazz and great songs. Swinging with a groove!!!!
JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS ONLINE
I offer one on one lessons for jazz guitar online via Facebook, Skype or WhatsApp. Some areas of study will include: Improvisation, Harmony and Chord Melody, Ensemble Reading, Composition and Arranging, Concepts of the Music Business and more. E-mail: dmacguitar@gmail.com for details and pricing.