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Released 12/20/2007
Doug to Play at NAMM '08

Doug will be attending the winter 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA from Jan. 17 - 20. Look for his performances throughout the week at various booths including Pigtronix in Hall E.

www.thenammshow.com

Released 10/17/2006
Debut CD Available

FEATURING: Joe Miller (trumpet)
Chris Ceja (drums)
Victor Wooten (bass)
Kenny Anderson (sax)
Mark Leach (organ)
Raphael Guzman, Jr. (percussion)
Aaron Lindsey (keys)
Utaah (sax)
Daris Adkins (guitar)
Bill Ransom (percussion)
Greg Moore (guitar)
Rob Williams (sax)
Chris Burge (sax)

ABOUT THE CD: Laying down grooves abnormally thick in the traditions of his teachers, Jaco, Stanley and Bootsy, Doug believes in soul. "You're really gonna dig this" is most people's reaction to this debut CD. It's layered with fat horns in the tradition of Tower of Power as well as stripped down funkbass and congas, some even say "angry jazz". There's definitely variety here, but one common theme ... truth.

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Reviews:

"Doug Johns gets his rocks off on some seriously hyper-fueled large-band funk on this brash, daring solo debut."

"Imagine Tower of Power with Victor Wooten on bass."

"Anyone who's got a big enough pair to violate the 'No Stairway to Heaven' rule in such flagrant fashion–and still make it work–deserves a listen."

–Bass Player Magazine

"Johns’ first solo release has raised the bar for musicians to strive for, and has pushed bass playing to a higher plateau".

"This disc will continually surprise you with the different directions and textures to the eclectic bassists musical personality". 

"... this 17-track monster will not disappoint. Outstanding beginning to end!" 

--Randy Allar
  WCSB

"...almost like Victor Wooten sitting in with Tower Of Power."

"Frog On My Face is one of the funkiest tunes in 9 I've ever heard ... nice fretless solo too."

"The playing is crazy-ridiculous throughout, but the compositions and arrangements are cool as well."

--Bryan Beller
  The Mike Keneally Band

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