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This groove oriented organ trio has released two critically acclaimed CD's

BLUENESS (CMG Records 2000)

and

UP AGAINST IT (CMG Records 2002)

This group features the ongoing collaboration of Doug Munro with organ great Jerry Z (Melvin Sparks, Headhunters, Oz Noy). Along with some of New York's hottest young drummers they consistantly bring the house down with their unique blend of funk, jazz and soul music.

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Here are a few testimonials from some of the artists that Doug Has performed with:

“Doug Munro…well he can flat out play!” Dr. Lonnie Smith

“Doug Munro is one of the finest Guitarist I've heard perform. His music is great to listen to, very entertaining, funky, danceable, not to mention his straight ahead groove. Doug is just GREAT!!!”

Melvin Sparks   

"Doug Munro is a tremendously talented guitarist and composer who deserves the ears of a larger audience"

Steve Khan

Big Boss Bossa Nova

This Contemporay Latin/ funk group has released one critically acclaimed CD and has a new release due out January 2008

BIG BOSS BOSSA NOVA (CMG Records 2004)

Big Boss Bossa Nova started in 2002 as a weekly workshop in the now defunct Pantanal Restaurant in Portchester NY. The repertoire contains traditional latin jazz repertiore as well as jazz standards, pop songs and original compositions all infused with Doug Munro's "twisted" take on the bossa nova style. Doug has recruited some of New Yorks finest musicians to help him sculpt the sound of the group. The extended familly of musicians involved with this on-going project are Harvie S, Javon Jackson, Ray Vega, Richie Morales, Michael Goetz, Jay "J Dog" Devlin and Jason Anderson.

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Doug Munro's Bio and Discography

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Gig Schedule

Here are a few testimonials from some of the artists that Doug has performed with:

" Doug Munro is an accomplished guitarist whose playing and  
compositions show command of the Jazz idiom and a strong blues  
sensibility infused with a healthy sense of humor."
 
Richie Morales

“I have had the pleasure of working and recording with Doug Munro over the past 15 years. He showcases many talents such as composing, arranging, guitar playing and bandleading and teaching. He does them all equally well. I always look forward to making music with him in the future.”

Harvie S

“Doug Munro is a dynamic performer with a wide range of styles and abilities.  From mainstream jazz to bossa nova to contemporary fusionsof eclectic musical genres, Munro has all of the basses covered on both electric and acoustic guitars.  A prolific recording artist, arranger, and bandleader, Doug Munro and his highly polished band consistently delivers music of the highest caliber in a manner that truly communicates with his audience.”

Todd Coolman