Doug Markley
Lift
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Smooth Jazz/Fusion
Doug Markley attended the University of Miami School of Music, then completed two records for Accord Records in New York, "The Markley Band" and "On The Mark". Later, Markley recorded two albums with Visual Musik, "Sounds That Move Air" and "Philly Fillet". He has since released five independent records,"Sunset Dance", "On The Half Shell", "Believe", "Not So Blue" and his latest recording Lift. Tunes from the "Philly Fillet" record were used as background music on the TV soap All My Children for 8 years. Doug has played and recorded with Ted Baker (who is on the Steely Dan record "Two Against Nature"), Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs), Doc Gibbs, Andy Snitzer, Darryl Brown (who toured with Weather Report), and Chris Jones (son of Philly Jo Jones). A perfect description of Doug's music on Lift would be jazz/funk, Latin/jazz and jazz/disco with a harder edge and driving solos. Instrumental Guitar, total running time, 41:36
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'Curtis'
Review Featured In Music Connection, November 23, 1998
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By: Bernard Baur
aterial: All instrumental, this music is very sophisticated and experimental, as it crosses genres with the ease of wind chimes. It`s easier to follow than it is to explain, because it comes across so sweet and smooth. Most of the songs at this gig were relatively short and quick, which always left you wanting more. Curtis did a couple covers, including smoking versions of "Hideaway" and Duke Ellington`s "Caravan" but hie original material was no less interesting and displayed a tremendous virtousity. This artist has a real knack for forming concise emotions with a wide range of music, and projecting them to his audience. While it seemed a little self-indulgent at times, it was never enough to turn you off. This concept is very interesting because he covers a wide range of styles, but shapes them into his own signature sound.
Musicianship: It took this threesome about three songs before they started jelling, but once they settled in, it was smooth sailing. Mouck and Shepherd laid down abstract rhythms that were pleasing, with innovations that were startling. This dichotomy was not as contradictory as it seems however, because although fancy in structure, the music was simple in feeling. Curtis held it all together with his all-encompassing mastery. It seemed as if this guy could do almost anything -- and he did -- from rockabilly and blues rock to swing and jazz flavors.
Performance: Once he warmed up, Curtis, himself became very animated onstage and intensely got into the songs. He was a pleasure to watch as he physically conveyed the essence of his material sharply and distinctly. The only improvement he needs to consider is to maybe talk a bit more between the songs. He usually went from one tune straight into the other, which left you wondering just what song he was doing. It would have been much better had he simply just stated a title before he began playing it.
Summary: This is mood music of the highest caliber. Not quite new age or jazz, but bordering on both. Curtis has apparently found a way to combine his many interests into one cohesive body of music. The thread that held it all together was the purity and simplicity of the feelings which, no matter how complex the music became, always came across well-defined. This is one artist who clearly communicates his message through his music.
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