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Jazz Covers Of Classic R&B And Soul!
Known for his musical versatility, bassist Dezron Douglas is one of the mostin demand young bassists in jazz today. Composer, bandleader, sideman andeducator, Dezron has established himself as a musicians musician, respected notonly for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of themusic.
Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Dezron grew up surrounded by music. His firstmusical influences werent actually jazz, even though he is the nephew of thelegendary drummer and composer, Walter Bolden (Nancy Wilson). The sounds thatfilled his home were of Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Minnie Ripperton, DianaRoss, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh, The Clark Sisters, Mahalia Jackson,Commissioned, and the list goes on. As he explains, “Jazz was always around, butnot at my House.” He was influenced by the music, moved by the way soundexpressed emotion. At the age of 12, he was determined to harness that ability.
With the encouragement of his mentor, the late saxophonist, composer, andeducator Jackie McLean, he enrolled in the Jackie McLean Institute of AfricanAmerican Music at the Hartt School of Music. Studying at Hartt offered him theopportunity to learn from and work with such notable jazz musicians such as NatReeves, Steve Davis, and of course Jackie McLean.
Transcribing music into emotion was an effortless process for the young bassist.The years at Hartt helped Dezron to form his own technical approach to the bass,further developing his versatility. Natural talent combined with his ability toswing made Dezron one of the most sought after young bassists. While still inschool he routinely performed with: Rene McLean, Steve Davis, Jimmy Greene, AlanJay Palmer, Abraham Burton and Eric McPherson, Nita Zarif, and Montenia Shider.
Dezron is currently a member of Louis Hayes Jazz Communicators, Ravi ColtraneQuartet, Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates, and he is also a long standing member ofThe Cyrus Chestnut Trio amongst many other associations within the music scene.He has recorded four albums as a leader; two on the VENUS music label, one onthe SMALLSLIVE label and one independent.
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Super Audio CD
SACD Stereo SACD Layer
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Musicians:
Jimmy Greene, tenor & soprano saxophones
Donald Brown, piano
Dezron Douglas, bass
Willie Jones III, drums
Selections:
1. I Want You
2. Tears Of A Clown
3. You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Cupid
5. Ooh, Baby, Baby
6. Having A Party
7. Hey There, Lonely Girl
8. Love You Madly
9. So Amazing
10. Wonderful World
