Originally from Philadelphia, he began his career in Hawaii, where he played with Trummy Young and Gabe Balthazar, and with Del Courtney at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Relocating to Las Vegas, Doug found himself immersed in a vibrant music scene, and began playing in lounges and showrooms with jazz greats, including Joe Williams, Carl Fontana, Jack Montrose, and Carson Smith. On to Los Angeles, Doug played in the bands of Bill Holman, Ray Anthony, and John Clayton, and performed and recorded with Jake Hanna, Rosemary Clooney, Jack Sheldon, Bob Cooper, Ross Tompkins, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich, and Ray Charles.
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Doug MacDonald - Guitar
Charlie Shoemake - Vibraphone
Joe Bagg - Piano
Harvey Newmark - Bass (Disc 1 Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5) (Disc 2 Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Kendall Kay - Drums (Disc 1 Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5) (Disc 2 Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Kim Richmond - Flute, Alto Saxophone
Ron Stout - Trumpet
Ira Nepus - Trombone
Rickey Woodard - Tenor
John B Williams - Bass (Disc 1 Tracks 6, 7, 8) (Disc 2 Tracks 5, 6, 7, 8)
Roy McCurdy - Drums (Disc 1 Tracks 6, 7, 8) (Disc 2 Tracks 5, 6, 7, 8)
Track Listing
- San Fernando - 6:17
- Dreamsville 6:21
- Lollipops and Roses 7:36
- I Thought About You 2:38
- With The Wind And The Rain In Her Hair - 7:00
- Maiden Voyage 10:38
- Pennies From Heaven 5:01
- Nobody Else But Me 8:38
- Strike Up The Band 5:59
- LL 9:15
- Someone To Light Up My Life 6:26
- Make Believe 7:24
- Body And Soul 9:56
- My Foolish Heart 6:24
- Where Or When 6:07
- Tune Up 8:06