Doug Beavers Discography of CDs

Doug Beavers albums This project came about when arranger Doug Beavers was hired to write a series of big-band charts of children's songs, recording performances that would be of interest to toddlers and kids. Matt Catingub and Linda Harmon take enthusiastic vocals on the familiar tunes. The performances are concise (taking into ...

Doug Beavers songs During his career, Eddie Palmieri hasn't seemed completely comfortable unless he's allowing others to challenge him. It was true at the beginning of his career when he revolutionized Latin music with his charanga, the La Perfecta ensemble; it was true during the mid-'60s when he recorded two respected dates ...

Doug Beavers music CDs Pianist Eddie Palmieri, an innovative part of the Latin jazz and salsa scenes since the late '50s, mixes together a variety of idioms on this intriguing set. He uses a number of horns (including two or three trombones), an expanded rhythm section, occasional strings, and (on six of the ...

Doug Beavers CD discography LA PERFECTA II was nominated for the 2003 Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album. Innovative Latin jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri returns to the music of his classic '60s ensemble La Perfecta on La Perfecta II. After disbanding La Perfecta in 1968 due to financial difficulties and later the death ...

Doug Beavers albums THE LAST CONCERT was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. There's an energetic version of "Old Man River" that positively crackles with excitement, and a poignant tribute to Frank Sinatra in "The Singer," composed by Clooney's drummer, Joe Cocuzzo, followed by an equally moving ...

Doug Beavers discography All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology. "You gotta have a gimmick," said a wise old stage mother -- and Matt Catingub (aka Big Kahuna and youngest son of the late singer Mavis Rivers) has chosen his home-state Hawaii as the calling card for yet another new swing ...

Doug Beavers CD discography Trombonist Doug Beavers delivers a mix of tasty originals and potent arrangements of familiar jazz works in his second Origin release. Rich horn charts and robust solos highlight his interpretation of Herbie Hancock's "Tell Me a Bedtime Story," with the use of electric piano and electric bass lightening the ...

Doug Beavers albums Hawaiian swing masters Big Kahuna & the Copa Cat Pack entertain you on 14 great songs that span the musical style spectrum. Included are the theme songs from the television series Hawaii Five-O and I Dream of Jeannie, each with new arrangements by Matt Catingub, and such priceless standards as Duke Ellington's 1932 hit "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and "Avalon." This well-organized ensemble of professional instrumentalists outlines melody ...

Doug Beavers music CDs Track Listing of songs: Mi Tumbao; Bilongo; Tomasito; Recuerdos; Tambor, El; Tambor, El; Robertica; Al Vaiven ...