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“I don't really think of these as projects. I think of them as bands. I have tried to not just convene a group of musicians and make one record or make one gig and just drop it. Each of them develop over time. I have been really fortunate to keep a band like the Sextet together over three very different albums. Each time, the goal got more deep for me in terms of how I wanted to write for those people. So it is really about trying to develop ideas and trying to have a consistent focus on a way to come up with new ideas in music that I want to do.”

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Born on March 24, 1963, Dave Douglas is an accomplished jazz trumpeter. His musical career began in New York and has earned him widespread acclaim globally. Douglas is known for his unique musical style and innovative contributions to jazz. more

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