Keith Douglas

Dynamic Session Horns - 🎤🎺🎧

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Horn & Vox - Arrangements/Performance with Distinctly Raw Attitude (Mad Caddies, Mariachi el Bronx)

I’ve been performing and recording trumpet, flugelhorn and valve trombone professionally for nearly a quarter of a century. I got my start with the international touring ensemble, Mad Caddies and then went on to round out the indescribable, San Francisco-based sextet, King City. In 2011 I joined the highly acclaimed, Mariachi el Bronx. The latter went on to become somewhat of a staple on late-night television and remains a primary focus to this day. I’ve guested with many highly renowned live acts, from Portugal. The Man to Los Lobos. I’ve also lent my talents on a number of studio sessions for artists such as UK ska pioneers, Madness and TV themes and performances for programs like Showtime's Weeds & Yo Gabba Gabba. I now have a studio of my own & I look forward to getting you just the sounds that you need for any project, big or small

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Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Keith Douglas
  • Mad Caddies
  • C.J. Ramone
  • Flogging Molly
  • Tiger Army
  • Lieutenant
  • The Expendables
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mariachi El Bronx
  • Mariachi El Bronx
  • Mariachi El Bronx
  • Get Dead
  • Get Dead
  • Gogol Bordello
  • Madness
  • Ellwood
  • Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Yesterday's Ring
  • Yesterday's Ring
  • Drag the River
  • Drag the River
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • King City
  • Days Like These
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mad Caddies
  • Roberto Blades
  • Roberto Blades
  • The Enemy UK
  • Mariachi El Bronx
  • Zodiac Death Valley

Interview with Keith Douglas

  1. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  2. A: Do you want Louis Armstrong? Or do you want Chuck Mangione?

  3. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  4. A: I recently had the freedom to expand on & flesh out a horn idea which became a full brass section on a song, co-written by Finneas for my friend Adam Melchor

  5. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  6. A: I am preparing to perform live sets with a variety of bands this fall

  7. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  8. A: Rebecca Schlappich Charles 🎻

  9. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  10. A: Digital. I just don’t have the space (or budget) for more stuff. Someday

  11. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  12. A: We’ll work at it until it’s the way you want it

  13. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  14. A: I live for the creative process. To collaborate with new artists & help them bring their vision to life is the best

  15. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  16. A: How’s it going? Great

  17. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  18. A: I’m not aware of any

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: Do it

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: Music gear or survival gear? Haha… how’s the internet on this island?

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I began as a touring trumpeter in the punk & ska scene of the 90s & went on to become an arranger & session player. Next year will mark 25 years in the business

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: Adaptable

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: Tom Waits. He’s my hero

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Be present, every step of the way

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: No style is off the table

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Adding that extra layer to a song that sets it apart from the rest

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: The brass sound that you are looking for

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: Play ‘til I can’t play no more

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: Me & a mic

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Anyone who is passionate about their craft inspires me

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: Trumpet sessions

GenresSounds Like
  • Mad Caddies
  • Mariachi El Bronx
  • King City
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