Recorded March 21, 2024; Released October 18, 2024

Douglas recently released his first album as a leader, Head Start (Live). Featuring five original compositions and three jazz standards, these recordings come from the live performance of Douglas's senior recital at Florida College. With local Tampa professionals John O'Leary (piano), Joe Porter (bass), and Paul Gavin (drums), it was a night to remember, and Douglas is excited to share it with all of you!

Head Start (Live)

TRACK LISTING:

All compositions are by Douglas unless otherwise noted

  1. How Deep Is the Ocean? (Irving Berlin)
  2. Head Start
  3. Up Too Late
  4. Hot House (Tadd Dameron)
  5. The Search
  6. You'll Never Know (How Much I Love You)
  7. In Step
  8. Sandu (Clifford Brown)

CREDITS:

  • Douglas Butler: alto and tenor saxophones
  • John O'Leary: piano
  • Joe Porter: upright bass
  • Paul Gavin: drums
  • Jesse Martin: recording engineer, mixing
  • Harrison Caudill: album cover artist