The Story
Doug grew up in the Miami area and found a love for music at an early age. When he reached high school he auditioned and was accepted to the newly formed Performing and Visual Arts Center(PAVAC). Along with the other talented elite of Miami-Dade he was able to continue his musical growth with college level training in both classical and jazz piano.
After graduating high school he entered the prestigious University of Miami music program. Although he was there for just a short time, it was there that he was able to form lasting musical relationships with some of the musicians that would become the core of the recording community of South Florida.
After a few years of working in the local scene, Doug was asked to join the touring band of one of Venezuela’s most iconic artists, Ilan Chester. After a short tour with Ilan, Doug was asked to join the touring band for Raul DiBlasio. Eventually he would become musical director for Raul which led to touring and musical director stints with artists such as Bee Gees, Jon Secada, Julio Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Paulina Rubio, Alejandra Guzman and others.
In the meantime, after an introduction to famed latin record producer Rudy Perez, Doug was gaining skills and a reputation as one of Miami’s top arrangers and programmers. Eventually that led to work with Desmond Child. His work with Desmond included American Idol first season, Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, The Muppets, Leann Rimes, Lara Fabian and Meatloaf among others.
More recently Doug has worked with Barry Gibb on various projects including tracks for Barbra Streisand and Olivia Newton-John and continues his work in the studio as a producer and arranger.
When working with Doug you will find that you tap into your gift and unleash your inner passion and create your very best.
Barbra Streisand - Letting Go
Chayanne - Un Siglo Sin Ti
Clay Aiken - Run to Me
Jon Secada - Same Dream
Kelly Clarkson - Thankful