7:05 - that was what inspired me to play jazz piano - the fact that I got to sit beside Doug and perform HIS licks in high school was my greatest moment ever musically...RIP Doug.
Doug was the producer of my band "Everyday People" along with "Terry Brown" when they owned and operated "Toronto Sound Studio" back in the late 60s and 70s. He was such a great person along with being the best musician that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have so many great memories of him while we were recording our album. He will be greatly missed!
And played with Brenda Gordon & the Misfits in Burlington. Her dad, Gus Gordon, was a great singer in his own right (with one of the later editions of the Ink Spots).
What a wonderful tribute to a very gifted musician. I knew Doug in high school at Burnhamthorpe CI and our early university days. He gained my full respect not only with his musical talents, but also by the gentle humility he maintained while playing with some of Canada's top entertainers. Always proud to say you were a friend and feel Iam a better person for that experience. May I express my deep felt condolences to Jan and the boys, as well as to Cathy and Rick.
Thank you so very much for putting this tribute together. I knew Doug for 30 years... shall miss him, but find comfort in knowing he's one of the brightest stars in our Canadian skies...
Brilliant stuff; I remember checking Doug out many times during his visits to Halifax during the last few years of his life. Thank you for this.
jazzhonk 2 months ago
I hope everyone here knows this guy lived down the road from me and grew up with my dad :D
WalkerMacd393 1 year ago
super, thanks for posting the great retrospective. ! Wrecking crew eat yer hearts outs.
freqazoidiac 1 year ago
does anyone have any way to get i think that weekly show from cbc that aired in early 70s with dr music in it
w9x7cv3vg6 2 years ago
7:05 - that was what inspired me to play jazz piano - the fact that I got to sit beside Doug and perform HIS licks in high school was my greatest moment ever musically...RIP Doug.
SandiByrd 2 years ago
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SandiByrd 2 years ago
What a talented ensemble! Think about their music almost every day. I wish someone would post 'Sun Goes By'.
*****
cjthemusicman 2 years ago
Doug was the producer of my band "Everyday People" along with "Terry Brown" when they owned and operated "Toronto Sound Studio" back in the late 60s and 70s. He was such a great person along with being the best musician that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have so many great memories of him while we were recording our album. He will be greatly missed!
Bruce Wheaton
rockinbruce 3 years ago
And played with Brenda Gordon & the Misfits in Burlington. Her dad, Gus Gordon, was a great singer in his own right (with one of the later editions of the Ink Spots).
bergkamp48 4 years ago
What a wonderful tribute to a very gifted musician. I knew Doug in high school at Burnhamthorpe CI and our early university days. He gained my full respect not only with his musical talents, but also by the gentle humility he maintained while playing with some of Canada's top entertainers. Always proud to say you were a friend and feel Iam a better person for that experience. May I express my deep felt condolences to Jan and the boys, as well as to Cathy and Rick.
Till we meet again
bob needham
hamthorpe 4 years ago
@hamthorpe ~~ Thats awesome! I went to that highschool not till 1968 but I'm honored to have shared the same halls and classrooms as you guys, Bob!
gordieorr 1 year ago
very nice tribute.
itsjustnanc 4 years ago
Thank you so very much for putting this tribute together. I knew Doug for 30 years... shall miss him, but find comfort in knowing he's one of the brightest stars in our Canadian skies...
parkdalefairy 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this.... Doug certainly blessed our lives with his music and beautiful soul.....
Cheryl Edgett
CherylEdgett 4 years ago
Wonderful tribute to a GREAT musician!!
daerp 4 years ago
very nice tribute - well done
Doc was special
dustypuppy 4 years ago
We miss him so much ... Thanks for the opportunity to have him back in our home for a short visit.
Best
Cal & donna
ddb108 4 years ago