"Doug
Ross" - Debut solo album by veteran Los Angeles bassist Doug Ross featuring a mix of vocal and instrumental jazz-inflected grooves. With special guest performances by Otmaro Ruiz and Brett Garsed, among others.
"I enjoyed your CD a lot! Very thoughtful, tasty writing and playing." - Lincoln Goines (Mike Stern, Michel Camilo)
"Let me Say that record of yours
is really really great.
I was floored by it. The songs are great
your playing of course is perfect
and I just enjoy it front to back." - Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai, Kevin Eubanks)
WELCOMEto the internet home of Los Angeles bassist and LA Music Academy instructor Doug Ross. This is my place to share some playing tips, music business and gear-related information, as well as news about my latest gigs and recordings. I would love to hear from you if you have any
questions or comments about this site, or
to inquire about bookings, studio sessions or bass lessons. Thank you for visiting,
and I really hope you'll come back often to visit my "bass space". -Doug Ross
Latest
News
Aug 13, 2010 - Hope you're enjoying your summer (or winter, if you happen to be in the Southern hemisphere). I'm really grateful to be busy with fun projects, including lots of original recordings with my good friend Nicolas DeGaulejac. Although I usually gig as a sideman, this month I am excited to announce several appearances as leader of my own trio, featuring Tim Curle on Drums, and either Bill Fowler or Dave Hill on guitar. Good company! We will be playing the following dates at the Whisper Lounge in LA, so please come out to hear some jazz and enjoy the great food.
Aug 22 (Sun) 7-10pm (w/Dave Hill)
Aug 29 (Sun) 7-10pm (w/Dave Hill)
Sep 12 (Sun) 7-10pm (w/Bill Fowler)
189 The Grove Dr # F90b
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-931-0202
May 31, 2010 - It's a busy Spring season. Gigs are picking up and I'm also making good progress on my first bass method book. I'll also be teaching again for the summer program at LA Music Academy. Please check out the new videos on my Youtube account, including this solo bass version of a classic standard.
Apr 14, 2010 - Please check out the new beginner lesson on the Lessons page. Also, classes have just started up again at LA Music Academy. I'm co-teaching the Music Business class this quarter with old buddy Chris Juergensen, and once again honored to work with Jazz guitar teacher Jody Fisher and drummer Tim Curle:
Mar 8, 2010 - There's a new free bass lesson up on the Lessons page. I'm also now on Facebook, so please befriend me!
Jan 18, 2010 - Survived the NAMM marathon this weekend, plus a couple of gigs. Phew! Now it's time for some peace and quiet. By the way, here is a recent video of me using my trusty old Tune bass with pals Jeff Miley and Paul Tavenner.
Dec 30, 2009 - Happy New Decade! Hope it's a step up from the last one! And, to start the new year off, please check out the free new lessons on my Lessons page.
Nov 2, 2009 - Shawn Harris's new album is finished and due to be released any day now. I played bass on 6 tracks. There are also several new bass lessons up on the lessons page, and some new vids posted on my YouTube account. Please let me know what you think!
Aug 28,2009 - Ta daaaaaa!! What do you think of my new website content? I've redrafted the whole site to offer more useful information and personal interaction for visitors. One of the coolest new features is the Lessons page, where I will be regularly posting video and notated bass lessons for free! Also please visit the Bass Tracks page for detailed info on my studio services and gear, including the AWESOME new Alembic bass....I love it!!! :)
I'm still gigging quite a bit, including the weekly Saturday night gig with Ron Kobayashi at Bistango in Irvine. My personal finance blog is still active, too, although my primary new project is writing an instructional method book for bass. I'm trying out some new ideas with my students, in order to come up with a method that is effective and thorough, but also full of enjoyable REAL MUSIC! Wouldn't that be refreshing? Ha ha. Well, that's the news for now. Please have a good look around the new site and send me an email to let me know how you like it. Cheers!
March 31, 2009 - As Spring warms up, fun new musical projects are proliferating. Quite a few talented artists have graciously employed my bass tracking services for their upcoming projects. Please keep an eye out for new recordings by Jessie Cooper, Shawn Harris, and Ronny Heimdal.
Doug with Jessie Cooper and Jack Majdecki recording Jessie's new tunes 3/27/09
February 19, 2009 - If the recent economic downturn has been putting a dent in your financial situation, please visit my blog for lots of tips on staying financially healthy. Paradoxically, I have been busier than ever lately with gigs, teaching and studio work. Thank you, oh great gig gods! Please check back soon for an update on my upgraded studio and bass tracking services.
