Live in Beverly Hills
2026
1. Samba De Orfeo (Luis Bonfa) 5:05
2. Unimpressed (Doug MacDonald) 5:06
3. Mall Blues (Doug MacDonald) 4:23
4. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes (Jerry Brainin) 8:00
5. Early In The Morning (Louis Jordan) 4:01
6. Baubles, Bangles and Beads (Robert Wright) 6:23
7. Yesterdays (Jerome David Kern) 4:53
Doug MacDonald - Guitar
Lou Shoch - Bass/Vocals
Billy Paul - Drums
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Back in May 2012, I assembled a trio of LA area jazz musicians to perform at the Beverly Hills Art Show. Our drummer, Billy Paul, happened to record this gig and upon listening to the tracks, I was blown away by the hard, crisp energy of our performance. Please enjoy the fresh spontaneity of this moment in time, it truly was a magical day.
- Doug MacDonald
Mixed and Mastered by David J Williams
Produced by Ben Scholz
Artwork by Spencer Porter
Publicity by Jim Eigo and Jazz Promo Services
Recorded Saturday 5/19/2012 Beverly Hills Garden Park
"it was a magical day. For a musician like Doug, who has made many recordings of his own and has performed with the likes of The Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, Bill Holman etc., Doug’s excitement about this project says it all. The late Lou Shoch played everywhere from the White House with Lou Rawls, to Wembley Stadium in front of a crowd of 100,000 people. He was excited to play this concert with his close friends and Lou definitely lives on in this recording.
I, too, have been around the metaphorical “musical block” as a performer with artists such as Jack Sheldon, Steve Allen, and Terry Gibbs. However, recording live on this date was an exceptional experience. I believe the incredible energy displayed in this recording comes from several sources. Our long lasting friendship, our ability to play “as one” by complimenting each other’s musicality and finally, a “spirit in the air” generated by the live audience and a great sound system. All of this, in my opinion, makes for a once in a lifetime recording!"
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- Billy Paul
