Dave Douglas
I’ve selected a couple of Douglas tunes for the usual “compare and contrast” exercise that we encourage here on this blog. The Persistence of Memory comes from Douglas’ early years as a leader in the mid-90s. The band includes Uri Caine (pn), Chris Speed (ts/cl), Josh Roseman (tb)m James Genus (b) and Jeoy Baron (d). Dave’s solo is the sort of happy fusion of grace and innovation that make the rest of us trumpet players realise that we are just kids in the sandpit.
The Great Schism is from the album Freak In, one of Dave’s many explorations of the territory bordering jazz and electronics. Ostinato city!
Dave Douglas – The Persistence of Memory
From In Our Lifetime: New World/Countercurrents 80471-2 [Buy]
Dave Douglas – The Great Schism
From Freak In: Bluebird/RCA 09026-64008-2 [Buy]
In Other News
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Dave Douglas
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great Douglas post! Dave never disappoints! have you had a chance to see him live? Luckily, i’ve seen him many times w/ several projects (including Masada).
– cheers!
Exellent music. I think it’s a save bet to pick up ANY of his CDs and buy them! Great songs you posted there! Thanx man!!
Thanks! Yes matt, I saw Dave’s quintet in October 2002 when he traveled to NZ. It was WICKED good. I don’t think Masada has ever made it this far south, but it would sure be nice if we could rustle up the cash to get them here
Strong, strong, and inspired musician.
Liked very much the contrast of the 2 tracks, wide range, impressive authentic mastery in both of them !
Thanks for these tunes, and for the presentation and compliments.
Cheers
Yah, Dave is quite a guy. I want to pick up a couple more albums, and there are just so many. Any you would suggest? I have his quintet ‘Live at the Bimhuis’ a club in Amsterdam. He does a cover of a Wainright song that is just ridiculous! So good!
You’ve got the Bimhuis album? Gee, I’d really like to hear that sometime!
Nick, regards other DD albums – I’d definitely recommend “Freak In” (2002). Also Uri Caine’s stunning Urlicht/Primal Light (“jazz” arrangements of Mahler!), which includes Dave Douglas. Also anything by the Tiny Bell Trio, which is Dave Douglas vehicle in many ways