Two Shades of Nude: Brand New Video EPK

Hot of the rendering drives - the "Official" new Electronic Press Kit for my latest release "Two Shades of Nude".  I've included some pics of the session and some information about these amazing cats who played together so well for this recording...I think it's quite remarkable...but then again it is my record.... but I digress!  

Check it out and leave a comment (below the video) if you like it!

Conjunto Rovira to appear at Cafe Cocomo SF

Show just added! Doug Beavers y su Conjunto Rovira will return to the Bay Area for this one very special show. We'll be featuring the great Karl Perrazo (Carlos Santana) on percussion and also the amazing Courture Dance Alliance which will be creating special choreography to the music of Conjunto Rovira. Cafe Cocomo. March 1st. It's on. tickets

Lifeblog: Year in Review 2011

Eddie & Herbie in an elevator - May '11Just added: a summary of what was an incredible 2011 for your truly.  New schools, chance elevator meetings with legends, and a nor 'easter in October.   Includes videos of my performances with Spanish Harlem Orchestra during our Euro Tour '11 and with Eddie Palmieri in Medellín, Colombia.

Come have a look.

Grand Opening! db.com Webstore

Come by and have a look!   You’ll find my 3 recordings with accompanying sheet music for each track on those albums.   In addition, I’ve made available my complete catalog of 156 arrangements, orchestrations and transcriptions that I’ve completed through the years with artists like Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Conrad Herwig, Mingus Big Band & more!  

All orders processed easily via Paypal, within the business day.

Go to the new store now! 

Radio Interview on KPFA 94.1 - Avotcja's "Bebop, Cubop & The Musical Truth"

I was honored to appear with Avotcja on her weekly radio show "Bebop, Cubop & The Musical Truth" tonight.  Here's the archive to the radio program.  I'm up in the second hour.  Avotcja has a terrific new release of her own out, be sure to check it out at avotcja.org!

Update on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:01PM by Doug Beavers

Here's the edited version of the interview: