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Opening another chapter in his award-winning career, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Dave Douglas has announced the formation and launch of an ambitious new record label, Greenleaf Music. Douglas will follow his successful recording career at RCA-Bluebird by producing his own projects for Greenleaf, continuing his vision of an American Music moving forward in all directions. He will also serve as Artistic Director for the label, providing a supportive platform for other cutting edge artists involved in new music. Joining Douglas in this venture is Michael Friedman, an experienced label manager with a track record of success at both indy and major labels. Longtime friends, Douglas and Friedman are coming together at this time out of a shared desire to produce and release quality masters into the marketplace, to see that fresh approaches are brought to the selling of music and to create a business environment that is mutually beneficial for artist and record company.
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Member Since: 11/20/2005
Band Website: greenleafmusic.com
Band Members: Dave Douglas & Keystone
with Adam Benjamin on Rhodes, Gene Lake on Drums, Marcus Strickland on Sax, Brad Jones on Bass, DJ Olive on Turntables

Dave Douglas Quintet
with Donny McCaslin on Sax, Uri Caine on Rhodes, James Genus on Bass, Clarence Penn on Drums

Dave Douglas & Nomad
with Michael Moore - alto sax/clarinet/bass clarinet, Peggy Lee - cello, Marcus Rojas - tuba, and Dylan van der Schyff - drums

Donny McCaslin Trio
Donny McCaslin - Tenor Saxophone, Hans Glawischnig - Bass, Johnathan Blake - Drums Indigo Trio
Nicole Mitchell - flute, Harrison Bankhead - bass/cello, and Hamid Drake - drums/percussion

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Sounds Like: Every project is different, but here is what people have said:
In regards to Meaning & Mystery
...a blissful pastiche of post-hard bop, avant-garde-esque zigzagging energies and evocative moments of slow-brew introspection. -Josef Woodard Jazz Times

In regards to Keystone ,
...growling piano, whirlpool-funk drums and the twin snake dave of sax and Douglas' punchy pleading horn, set in the echo-chamber chapel of Miles Davis' In a Silent Way." -David Fricke, Rolling Stone
In regards to Mountain Passages ,
...between solemn devotional calmness and riotous drunken celebration. -taken from the liner notes by Dave Douglas

Record Label: Us
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Practice of Ear Training

posted by Dave Douglas at www.greenleafmusic.comYou can't deny the power of raw talent in music, but it is possible there is an even greater strength in the human capacity for self-transformation, gro...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:49:00 PST

Visconti Artwork

posted by Jim TuerkFriend of Greenleaf Music Frank Visconti--architect, painter, trumpeter--sent us images we thought you might enjoy with your music.Click here to check them outThanks Frank!www.green...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:11:00 PST

Moonshine on eMusic

June 23, 2008, 11:00 AMposted by Jim TuerkThis month, Moonshine hit eMusic, and with the release, it has received an Editor's Pick. Click HERE to check out what Britt Robson said about Moonshine. I ha...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:28:00 PST

Sending it off amid crazy times

June 18, 2008, 01:42 PMposted by Dave DouglasIt's finished. C'est fini. Es wird beendet.The score of Letter From America is going out today. It's a 75 minute suite for Big Band and Quartet. The premie...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:19:00 PST

OK I’m Jumping Up And Down Now

June 18, 2008, 01:33 PMposted by Dave DouglasIf you haven't already done so, run out right now and get George E. Lewis' book, A Power Stronger Than Itself: The AACM and American Experimental Music. It...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:12:00 PST

Rhythm of Changes

posted by Dave DouglasSome of you may have gotten an email from us yesterday (if you didn't and you'd like to, go here to join our mailing list). More changes are coming for Greenleaf Music, not least...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:27:00 PST

L@JS Press Update

posted by Jim TuerkThis morning we were alerted to two new pieces of great press regarding Keystone: [email protected] first comes from John Kelman at AllAboutJazz. Thanks for the kind words about the project,...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:16:00 PST

Re: Chicago Promoter Ordinance

posted by Jim TuerkHey All,Not to dwell too much on this Chicago Promoter Ordinance, but I guess that last Wednesday was just a postponement of yet another meeting on this topic. The Chicago Music Com...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST

Moonshine In Stores

posted by Jim TuerkMoonshine hit stores this past Tuesday. So if you haven't purchased it from us already, head down to your local record shop and pick yourself up a copy. And don't forget about the L...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 PST

Chicago Promoter Ordinance

posted by Jim TuerkTomorrow, Chicago's City Council will be voting on a new ordinance that will make SERIOUS problems for local bands, venues, and pretty much anyone in the arts. Why they are doing th...
Posted by Greenleaf Music on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:57:00 PST