Tribute to South Central
2026
1. Blues in the Desert 6:07
2. Mr. Walker 5:05
3. Captain Bacardi 4:25 by Antonio Carlos Jobim
4. Self Portrait 5:35
5. GG 4:29
6. Mine or Yours 4:58
7. Luces Azules 4:16
8. Sam-or-Eye 4:45
All composed by Doug MacDonald unless noted.
MUSICIANS:
Doug MacDonald - Guitar
Wayne Cobham - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Flugelbone
Richard Turner, Jr. - EP, Piano, Organ, Strings, Percussion
Del Atkins - Bass
Ronnie Kaufman - Drums, Percussion (4, 6, 8)
Eric McKain - Percussion (1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
This album was recorded in the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles in the spring of 2025. The late 1940's featured a number of live music clubs on Central Avenue, including the famed Dunbar Hotel, which was a main hang for famous artists in town.
Similar to 52nd St. in New York City, Central Avenue and South Central Los Angeles was a hotbed for live jazz during this era, and many west coast greats including Buddy Collete, Charles Mingus, and Dexter Gordon found a musical home in this lush environment.
Many years later, I began performing in the area at venues such as Marla's Memory Land and The Watts Tower with artists such as Ernie Andrews, Jack McDuff, and actress Marla Gibbs.
I hope this recording reflects on the echoes of that great time period!