Bruce Dougall
What a Gig That Will Be
© 2007 Bruce Dougall (776098199628)
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Big Band Jazz blended with power ballads. A full string section complement this melodic solo trumpet/flugelhorn project, influenced by Doc Severinsen and others, played by Bruce on Doc's own custom made trumpet, and on a Tony Scodwell Flugelhorn.
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This CD just won the INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR, at the 30th annual Covenant Awards held in Calgary Alberta Canada Oct. 24th 2008!
Bruce Dougall has been playing lead trumpet for decades in the Vancouver BC Canada area with numerous shows, performances, and recording projects. He spent some time on the road travelling with various bands and also as back up artist for many well known's like Bill Gaither, Leon Patillo, to name a few. During his time with the Canadian Military Band, Bruce was able to perform for the prime Ministers of Japan and Canada, as well as Prince Charles.
A short while ago Bruce met up with his mentor, Doc Severinsen, and bought Doc's trumpet from him. Bruce is playing Doc's trumpet on this award winning CD. Bruce is also playing a custom made Tony Scodwell Flugelhorn, "the finest Flugel I have ever played," says Bruce.
Many years ago Bruce worked with Larry Dalton, a well known pianist/writer/arranger. Impressed by Larry's talent, it has been a goal of Bruce's to do a trumpet solo CD project written by Larry. (Larry worked his magic on this project, you are going to love the arrangement ideas.)
You will hear the James Bond familiar lines appear out of nowhere in some of these arrangements and the Pink Panther shows up unexpectedly as well. Excellent arranging, engineering, and mixing. If you like the sound of real instruments well mixed, you are going to love this CD.
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Very nicely done!
author: Tony ScodwellHi Bruce. Very nicely done CD. You should be quite proud of it. Many thanks for the wonderful cover photo and inside credit on my horn.
An awesome accomplishment!
author: Steve PrestageI've played beside Bruce for years... and all I can say is that his newest CD is quite an accomplishment! Bruce goes back to his Gospel roots - but doesn't hesitate to inject his "show band" flare! For many years, Bruce has been known around town as "The Trumpeter"! This album encapsulates so many aspects of Bruce's playing! Don't settle for the samples - get the Album! Crank it loud on your home stereo for all your Neighbours to hear. Awesome! I challenge you all to "Wade In the Water"!
What a CD that is!
author: Glenn Martell"What a Gig that Will Be" reveals the power, beauty and serenity of the trumpet. Bruce's notes are dead center and phrasing exquisite. His styling is reminiscent of Doc Severinson, Johnny Cowell, or Maurice Andre, and shows why Bruce is one of Canada's leading trumpet players. Bruce teams up with Steinway Artist, Pianist and composer Larry Dalton who arranges the ballads and spirituals with rich, lush, orchestral arrangements and light jazz beats. Bruce dedicated the album to his father, and the music selections reflects Bruce's passion going from a subdued beginning to a powerful ending, similar to a New Orleans procession. Like any good spiritual, Bruce's trumpet voice arises out of pain and anquish, to remind of of truth, beauty, and victory. My favorites are Joshua (..fit de Battle) and Wade in the Water. I look forward to Bruce's next album. If you like the rich romantic sound of a trumpet at its best, or the styles of Doc Severinson, Chris Botti, Maurice Andre, the Canadian Brass, Johnny Cowell, Manny Laureano, Wayne Bergeron, you'll want this CD. -iii<