It's never easy for an established artist to make a change in their musical output mid-career, especially if up until that point they have made a name for themselves in the realm of traditional jazz. While some of these artists make a switch because for monetary reasons or to reach a wider audience, others are drawn to a new and exciting sound that they feel the need to explore further and share with their fans, both old and new.
Guitarist Doug Wamble is an artist who firmly sits in this second category of performer, and his 2010 self-titled album, on E1 Music, showcases his new musical direction, one that is more in line with Jeff Buckley than Charlie Christian.
All About Jazz contributor Matthew Warnock spoke with Wamble about how his music has shifted over the past few years, dispensing with narrow categories, and still revering the jazz tradition—even if his own music has, in recent times, become considerably distanced from it.
Check out Doug Wamble: A New Direction< published today, at All About Jazz!
Guitarist Doug Wamble is an artist who firmly sits in this second category of performer, and his 2010 self-titled album, on E1 Music, showcases his new musical direction, one that is more in line with Jeff Buckley than Charlie Christian.
All About Jazz contributor Matthew Warnock spoke with Wamble about how his music has shifted over the past few years, dispensing with narrow categories, and still revering the jazz tradition—even if his own music has, in recent times, become considerably distanced from it.
Check out Doug Wamble: A New Direction< published today, at All About Jazz!
