Jazz, rock, Celtic, Latin, blues, and more. All from the fellow who “wrote the book” on re-inventing the violin. Jazz violinist Doug Cameron is a leader in alternative styles of violin playing. With eight CDs to his credit, Cameron is a favorite on jazz radio internationally and is well known for his unique, trademark style. Cameron’s CDs feature many of his own compositions and arrangements. As a recording artist in Hollywood, Cameron has worked with wide a variety of artists, including Tom Petty, Doc Severinsen, Gregg Allman, Cher, David Foster, Steve Vai, George Benson, and countless others, and Doug’s music can be heard in many major feature films. Today Doug tours extensively, frequently appearing as soloist with symphony orchestras in captivating concerts featuring his own compositions.
Many jazz luminaries have appeared on Cameron’s eight CDs, including David Benoit, Joe Sample, Lee Ritenour, Russ Ferrante of The Yellowjackets, Gerald Albright, Boney James, Vinnie Colaiuta, and others. Doug has now created a unique series of instructional music books paired with backing tracks featuring some of LA’s top studio musicians. These tracks are truly inspiring to play along to! Doug’s music books contain meticulously laid out transcriptions from his CDs, even including the jazz solos from his recordings. Also included in his introduction music book are invaluable insights into Doug’s extensive career as a recording artist, composer, arranger, studio musician, and performer. Renowned producer David Foster says, “It teaches what real musicians need to know!”
The project also includes instructional videos filmed in high definition to clearly show you how Doug approaches each piece of music. One video from each book also contains one piece’s full rhythm track performed live onscreen by Doug’s band, so you can actually perform the song while accompanied by Doug’s own rhythm section. You’ll truly feel like you are part of the ensemble! Furthermore, on Doug’s backing tracks you will be inspired while playing with amazing musicians like Vinnie Colauita, who is Sting’s drummer, Chad Wackerman who played with Frank Zappa for longer than any other drummer, and is currently James Taylor’s Drummer. Jimmy Johnson on Bass Russ Ferrante from The Yellowjackets on piano. Lee Ritenour playing guitar and many other world class musicians.
Although Cameron is known primarily as a jazz violinist, he is equally proficient in many other diverse styles, including Latin, Celtic, country, and blues. This series encompasses each of these alternative styles. It functions as a “Swiss army knife,” providing you with all the tools you need to cut into these various styles of music on your stringed instrument.
