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Doug Wamble

Doug Wamble

Avant Americana Guitarist

Jazz guitarist and vocalist blending post-bop, blues, gospel, and Americana with soulful vocals and acoustic mastery.

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About

Doug Wamble is a jazz guitarist, vocalist, and composer from Memphis, Tennessee, known for merging jazz tradition with blues, gospel, and Americana. He has collaborated with Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Norah Jones, and Cassandra Wilson, and has composed scores for Ken Burns documentaries. Since 2016, he has taught at The Juilliard School.

Music Style

Wamble combines post-bop jazz with deep Southern roots—blues, gospel, and swing—creating a distinctive acoustic sound. His approach blends complex jazz harmonies with soulful vocals and rootsy guitar tone.

Background

Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Education
University of North Florida, Northwestern University
Instruments
guitar, vocals
Active
1990s-present

Similar Artists

If you like Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, and Branford Marsalis — you'll love this artist

Wynton Marsalis
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Cassandra Wilson
Shared collaborations and similar approach to blending jazz with blues and soul
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Branford Marsalis
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Madeleine Peyroux
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Notable Collaborations

Wynton MarsalisBranford MarsalisCassandra WilsonNorah JonesMadeleine PeyrouxKen BurnsMorgan JamesCharlie HunterSteven Bernstein
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Upcoming Events

Doug Wamble's next NYC show is Tuesday, October 6 at Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center.