Doug MacDonald and the Coachella Valley Trio present their latest recording titled “Live at The Rancho Mirage Library”. The talented and polished jazz band recently announced that the intricate and delightful live recording will be released on October 1st, 2024. Doug MacDonald and the Coachella Valley Trio almost sound and feel as if they time traveled from the jazzy 1930’s to present time, yet staying innovative and generating a soundscape of pure jazz. “Live at The Rancho Mirage Library” manages to stay fresh, untroubled, marvelous, and proves to create a pleasurable musical scenery of its own.
“Live at The Rancho Mirage Library” is a perfect reflection of what the passionate and gifted live band brings to the table. Doug MacDonald and the Coachella Valley Trio are not only true masterminds of live improvisation, but are also extraordinary when it comes to altering the musical atmosphere. McDonald and the crew perform fresh and lively versions of ten swinging and exceptional jazz tracks. Performing songs like: “It’s A Blue World”, “Spanish Eyes”, and “If You Could See Me Now”, the musicians showcase their inventive and close interplay with each other.
MacDonald’s innovative guitar playing and interactions with the superb band throughout the performance are outstanding. Larry Holloway plays wonders on the four stringed instrument, while drummer Tim Pleasant carries the band forward with his exquisite grooves and delicate snare work. Big Black on djembe creates an unusual but creative and imaginative drumming that gives the band a special touch. MacDonald’s work on the six string beauty is ultimately delicate, stellar, and proficient. The band’s familiarity and comfort with each other’s playing is quite evident throughout the visionary and loosened performance.
Doug MacDonald and the Coachella Valley Trio continue to build their peculiar space in the jazz scene. “Live at the Rancho Mirage Library” stands as an exemplification to the band’s ability to intertwine musical greatness with fine originality. “Live at the Rancho Mirage Library” is one of MacDonald’s finest recordings to date and promises to be an electrifying live performance for all jazz enthusiasts.
