Doug Webb


Doug Webb is an American jazz saxophonist.

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Webb moved to California with his family at the age of three. He graduated from Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. Webb received his Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music. He began playing the clarinet at the age of eight, adding the saxophone and flute by age 15.

Music career

Webb has played and recorded with Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Clarke, Mat Marucci, Kyle Eastwood, Billy Childs, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Art Davis and Jon Gibson. He played with the house band for Dennis Miller's television show, and toured with the Doc Severinsen band. Webb has been featured on over 150 jazz recordings, including twenty under his own name, or as co-leader for Posi-Tone Records.
Webb has also recorded music for movies and television programs, including Lisa Simpson's saxophone performances in The Simpsons. He recorded music for The Dogwalker, I Build the Tower, Father of Invention and Minions. He was credited as a saxophone consultant for Rules Don't Apply.

Personal life

Webb most recently lived in Los Angeles, with his wife Alex.

Discography

Ulterior Motif – with Mat Marucci Last Trane to Georgia Genesis – with the Mat Marucci-Markus Burger Ensemble Sounds 3 The Hard Way – with Mat Marucci Change-Up – with Mat Marucci No Lesser Evil – with Mat Marucci Avenue of the Americas – with David Haney & Mat Marucci Warm Feelings – with Fabio Jegher Partners in Crime – with Mat Marucci Midnight Renovations Swing Shift Another Scene Triple Play Back East Home for Christmas Bright Side Why Not – with Mat Marucci Sets the Standard – with Alan Broadbent Ileana – with Fabio Jegher Fast Friends Doug Webb in Holland – with Eric Ineke & Marius Beets
  • ''Apples and Oranges''