Master musician and guitarist Doug Munro is an established veteran of the New York music scene. Since 1986 he has released 18 albums as a leader and has appeared on over 75 recordings as a sideman, producer, and arranger working with a diverse array of artists including Dr. John, Michael Brecker, and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Doug has over 75 original published compositions and over 300 recorded arrangements performed by some of the finest players in the world. He has released recordings in many jazz styles including Soul-Jazz, Organ Trio, Latin and Gypsy Jazz.
Doug's latest release, Doug Munro and La Pompe Attack: The Harry Warren Songbook is a Gypsy Swing infused tribute to Doug's great uncle Harry Warren. The CD features guitarists Howard Alden, Vic Juris, Vinny Raniolo, Ted Gottsegen and Ernesto Pugliese along with violinists Howie Bujese and Andrei Matorin and bassists Matt Dwonszyk and Michael Goetz.
In the recording field, Doug has received two Grammy nominations and two NAIRD awards. Amazon.com picked Boogaloo to Beck, on which Doug performed, arranged, and co-produced, as one of its Top Ten Jazz CDs of 200-Doug also did orchestration work on the Oscar-winning documentary When We Were Kings. In 2011, A Very Gypsy Christmas was picked as one of the top five holiday releases by the Wall Street Journal.
Doug has written 4 books on jazz improvisation for Alfred Music Publications, including Swing to Bebop, which won the Music and Sound Retailers instructional book of the year award in 200-As an educator Doug created and was Director of the Jazz Studies Program at The Conservatory of Music at Purchase College from 1993-200-He continues to teach there as Director Emeritus. This esteemed jazz program boasts a faculty that includes John Abercrombie, Todd Coolman, Jon Faddis, Eric Alexander, John Riley and many other top jazz performers.
"Doug Munro is a tremendously talented guitarist and composer who deserves the ears of a larger audience" - Steve Khan
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 plays in the tradition, but he has his own voice, combining elements of mainstream jazz guitar, Brazilian bossa nova and classical music. He has a great sound and swings with authority. I always enjoy playing with him." - John Stowell
"Munro displays a hip musicality where discipline, audacity and an ebullient sense of joie de vivre co-mingle with devilish glee. Great Stuff!" - Chuck Berg, Jazz Times
As a Music Producer its very important for me to focus on my abilities nd develop my own sound. Sometime ago I came across Doug Munro's lessons on Truefire and it was a boon for someone like me who was exploring and being creative. Been a big fan of jazz and lately for exploring I was listening to more of Bossa Nova, Samba, from artists like Lisa ono, Cartola. The lessons were so intuitive, engaging andmost importantly the topics covered were very helpful, creative and niche. The All access pass that I have won has surely helped me a lot to access all the content on the website and made me a better Musician! Thankyou so much!
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Dazedandconfused
12/24/20
Such a great experience!!
During the quarantine period I decided to be productive and learn a new instrument. Luckily I had my old guitar and found Truefire and their YouTube channel! Intially it was a little difficult but the lessons Doug sir so clear, articulate and easy to follow that I eventually progressed! From learning the basics and now reaching an intermediate level with a little songwriting! Looking forward for more lessons, Truefire has been really helpful especially during such tough time!
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Chris B.
08/04/20
Doug Munro Private Lesson
Doug is an excellent teacher. He creates a very detailed lesson, and encourages participation. I consider it a privilege to take a private from such an accomplished musician. I will definitely take more lessons with Doug.
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Steve
04/13/19
I'll buy more Doug Munro stuff after this...
I watched the Doug Munro Live and loved it. First of all, I want to let Doug and TrueFire know that I, like many, watch these things AFTER the fact (as opposed to Live) so don't ever feel not enough people are interested based on how many people are watching and participating to the Live lesson. I have some Doug Munro books but watching this video has totally gotten me into his teaching. His personality is so easygoing and encouraging and of course his playing is awesome. I'll be signing up for his Garage Channel and more of his courses (I he teaches lots of styles. Bebop is still my preference)
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Murrayatuptowngaller
04/07/19
Dr. Doug is a very talented musician and fun guy.
Vinny Raniolo was one of his university students... Doug probably deserves some credit for Vinny's guitar monster status.
