Woke up in a new year, new thoughts about being smarter and more forgiving. Wanted to write something short to capture the moment. Stole a little musical phrase from something I composed 35 years ago and then off I went. Happy new year.
Here are the recordings I'm most proud of!
Please listen to the free samples and then purchase and download whatever you like. Thanks for supporting independent musicians.
NOTE: Some of these tracks are one-man band affairs, while others feature guest artists including Michelle Abby, Scott Amendola, Ken Basman, Dave Carpenter, Pedro Cartas, Peter Erskine, Carl Evans Jr., Hollis Gentry lll, Bruce Gilbert, Tim Hazell, Wayne Johnson, Mitch Manker, Victor Monterrubio, Duncan Moore, Whitney Moore, Iraida Noriega, Ruben Olvera, John Patitucci, Frank Rehak, Andy Robinson, David Scott, Bob Sheppard, Mike Stern, Peter Sprague, Tripp Sprague, Paul Sundfor, Mario Torres, Terry Townson and several other great musicians.
Now there’s a sneak preview of the live album by my wonderful band MO RITMO with JuanJo Gómez, Víctor Monterrubio, Jorge Servín and javier Regalado.
MO RITMO--LIVE IN MEXICO CITY!
MO RITMO
MO RITMO features Doug Robinson on keys, JuanJo Gomez on guitar, Victor Monterrubio on percussion, Javier Regalado on bass and Jorge Servin on drums. There is also a bonus track featuring vocalist Iraida Noriega.
This dynamic live album was recorded live in Estudio 13 on October 4, 2023 in front of an intimate audience of 25 music-loving fans.
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NEWMO 8:390:00/8:39
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EL ALMA DE JADE 9:220:00/9:22
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MR SCO 8:260:00/8:26
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DALE ALE 8:030:00/8:03
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LITTLE TIKES 8:420:00/8:42
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0:00/12:51
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0:00/9:24
START WITH WATER
Doug Robinson and the H2Orchestra
Soulful, relaxing and trippy music--a tribute of sorts to the early Windham Hill era.
"Mind-blowing, both sonically and emotionally. I found myself transported more than once. Just superb grooves, instrumental choices/deliveries and production."
"Listening end to end now and loving it. "Not Lost Anymore" is a hell of an intro song and it stays
Soulful, relaxing and trippy music--a tribute of sorts to the early Windham Hill era.
"Mind-blowing, both sonically and emotionally. I found myself transported more than once. Just superb grooves, instrumental choices/deliveries and production."
"Listening end to end now and loving it. "Not Lost Anymore" is a hell of an intro song and it stays strong from there."
Cover art and design by Paul Segal; mastered by Mark Briggs at Falcon Eddy Studios
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NOT LOST ANYMORE 5:150:00/5:15
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0:00/5:05
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DORMINGO 2:060:00/2:06
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START WITH WATER 6:340:00/6:34
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0:00/4:35
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0:00/1:41
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0:00/3:28
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THE CHILDREN 7:290:00/7:29
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0:00/3:28
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LA NADA 6:480:00/6:48
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COCONUT DRUM 3:270:00/3:27
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SLO MO 5:450:00/5:45
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0:00/3:20
HYMN FOR HER
Doug Robinson
"Modern jazz at its finest." Blue Coast Music
Original jazz recorded in Mexico City featuring Doug Robinson on piano and synths, Hernán Hecht on drums, and Benjamin Garcia on bass, with special guest vocalist Iraida Noriega on "Rain."
Cover art by Eva Sicilia; design by Paul Segal; mastered by Mark Briggs at Falcon Eddy Studios
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OVER/EL PASO 2:100:00/2:10
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LUIS AND BRIGITE 4:370:00/4:37
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0:00/5:34
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HOPE 7:220:00/7:22
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RAIN 6:590:00/6:59
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0:00/1:44
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LA BELLEZA QUE SE VA 6:170:00/6:17
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ANIVERSARIO UNO 5:450:00/5:45
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HYMN FOR HER 4:300:00/4:30
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ALL BLUES 7:330:00/7:33
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CIELITO LINDO 6:540:00/6:54
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COME BACK 1:550:00/1:55
DUOTUNES with Ken Basman
Doug Robinson
Telepathic improvised piano/guitar duets with the late great Ken Basman. Also includes three tracks recorded with Mo' Ritmo (Ken and myself, plus Victor Monterrubio and Antonio Lozoya).
Reviews:
DUOTUNES from the San Diego Troubadour: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/doug-robinson-ken-basman-duotunes/
Design by Michaela Basman; photo by Sean Reagan
Telepathic improvised piano/guitar duets with the late great Ken Basman. Also includes three tracks recorded with Mo' Ritmo (Ken and myself, plus Victor Monterrubio and Antonio Lozoya).
Reviews:
DUOTUNES from the San Diego Troubadour: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/doug-robinson-ken-basman-duotunes/
Design by Michaela Basman; photo by Sean Reagan
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Turkey in the Straw 4:350:00/4:35
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Come Together 8:240:00/8:24
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0:00/7:57
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0:00/4:02
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0:00/6:27
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Estate 7:070:00/7:07
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0:00/3:36
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0:00/4:59
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0:00/5:45
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Slam Dunk (Robinson) 5:450:00/5:45
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0:00/7:52
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0:00/6:54
BESOS OCULTOS
Doug Robinson and Media Noche
Featuring Victor Monterrubio, drums and percussion; Mario Torres, percussion; Rubén Olvera, bass.
With special guests Terry Townson, flugelhorn; David Scott, saxes and flute; Iraida Noriega, vocals; Pedro Cartas, violin; Antones Andreou, trombone; Andrew Peruzzini, trumpet
"I'm a fan of latin percussion and the rhythm section is first class. I
Featuring Victor Monterrubio, drums and percussion; Mario Torres, percussion; Rubén Olvera, bass.
With special guests Terry Townson, flugelhorn; David Scott, saxes and flute; Iraida Noriega, vocals; Pedro Cartas, violin; Antones Andreou, trombone; Andrew Peruzzini, trumpet
"I'm a fan of latin percussion and the rhythm section is first class. I highly recommend this album to anyone who appreciates great jazz." R. Thaler
"This is an amazing piece of music that draws the listener in and holds their interest until the end." Mark Cline
Recorded by Gabe Heiser, Aron Basman and Doug Robinson
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Besos Ocultos 5:430:00/5:43
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Yesterday 4:390:00/4:39
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Comes Love 4:070:00/4:07
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For What It's Worth 6:000:00/6:00
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0:00/1:23
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NY Blues 7:500:00/7:50
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Denise Parts 1 and 2 8:180:00/8:18
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0:00/5:47
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Coyote 5:020:00/5:02
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Mr Magic 5:400:00/5:40
SOLO/PIANO
Doug Robinson
17 of my favorite compositions, scaled down to their essence.
Reviews: " I found myself being drawn in again and again as Robinson played each piece...He conveys a great deal of thought and emotion without coming close to sentimentality. Can it be said that there is wisdom in a performance?"
17 of my favorite compositions, scaled down to their essence.
Reviews: " I found myself being drawn in again and again as Robinson played each piece...He conveys a great deal of thought and emotion without coming close to sentimentality. Can it be said that there is wisdom in a performance?"
San Diego Troubador: http://sandiegotroubadour.com/2014/03/doug-robinson-solopiano/
JAZZIZ Magazine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougandglendainmexico11/9474700519/
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Tú y Yo No Más 3:050:00/3:05
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Besos Ocultos 3:410:00/3:41
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Prisoner of Glenda 4:370:00/4:37
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Dormingo 2:060:00/2:06
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Beto's Lament 4:480:00/4:48
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Forward 3:370:00/3:37
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0:00/2:44
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Song For Roberto 1:150:00/1:15
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0:00/3:28
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Let's Get Lost 2:420:00/2:42
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0:00/4:17
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0:00/6:28
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Sweet Themis 2:410:00/2:41
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Phoebe's Dance 1:550:00/1:55
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0:00/1:55
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0:00/3:17
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Prayer 3:070:00/3:07
One from JAZZIZ Magazine, again for Solo/Piano:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougandglendainmexico11/9474700519/
And a brand new one for "Forest Movement 6.5" from LOVE ALL WAYS in Recording Magazine:
http://www.recordingmag.com/tapereviews/2016/03/315.html