Multi-instrumentalist specializing in historical American styles : piano, accordion, mandolin, violin/fiddle, harmonica, guitar, banjo, lap steel
Fifties rock/pop/r&b, vintage country, bluegrass, oldtime Appalachian, Fifties folk revival, vintage jazz/swing/Dixieland
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Interview with Doug Bright
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Im working intermittently on my own album that translates the warmth and passion of my jazz heroes Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Acker Bilk to the chromatic harmonica. I play my own accompaniments on old-style stride piano, brushed drums and, on one track, acoustic bass.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I love the sound of those old records, but I'm firmly convinced that it can be captured or recaptured digitally if the engineer is willing to pay attention to it.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Integrity and efficiency.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Preserving the music that made America great.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that there's no market for it.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't be afraid to buck commercial trends.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've recorded for others and with my own bands in the Seattle area since 1969.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Eclectically vintage.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Pay attention to the warmth and simplicity of those old 45's and 78's.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All historical American styles.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Piano, accordion, country fiddle, vintage jazz violin, chromatic harmonica, autoharp.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Historical authenticity and passion.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Fats Domino, Sidney Bechet, Acker Bilk, Teddy Wilson, Flatt and Scruggs, Hank Snow, Four Knights, Hilltoppers.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Add the most appropriate roots approach to a variety of instruments on client's project.
