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Doug Webb
Doug Webb (born 1960) 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
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