Doug Webb / Back East

Saxophonist extraordinaire Doug Webb follows his bliss and heads towards the source of his inspiration "Back East." This 2015 album sees Webb shift his musical consciousness into the next dimension. Along for the ride is the all-star rhythm section of pianist Peter Zak, bassist Ben Wolfe, and drummer Rudy Royston supporting the intense melodicism of the leader's powerful saxophone. Featuring an amazing program of music and emotional performances, Webb keeps everything moving straight ahead to insure that "Back East" continues to boldly proclaim that he's a saxophonist that demands attention.

Featured Artists

Savina Yannatou - Voice
Lamia Bedioui - Voice
Primavera en Salonico -
Kostas Vomvolos - Qanun, Accordion
Harris Lambrakis - Nay
Kyriakos Gouventas - Violin
Yannis Alexandris - Oud
Michalis Siganidis - Double Bass
Dine Doneff - Percussion

Recording

recorded June 17, 2024 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY mixed &
mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
photography by Anna Yatskevich

Release Date

September 25, 2015

Saxophonist extraordinaire Doug Webb follows his bliss and heads towards the source of his inspiration "Back East." This 2015 album sees Webb shift his musical consciousness into the next dimension. Along for the ride is the all-star rhythm section of pianist Peter Zak, bassist Ben Wolfe, and drummer Rudy Royston supporting the intense melodicism of the leader's powerful saxophone. Featuring an amazing program of music and emotional performances, Webb keeps everything moving straight ahead to insure that "Back East" continues to boldly proclaim that he's a saxophonist that demands attention.