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Doc Powell

b. 1953

American musician

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About Doc Powell

Born 1953. Doc Powell is an American jazz musician and jazz guitarist.

Doc Powell is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was born and raised in Spring Valley, New York. He attended college at University of Charleston.

Career He has worked with Wilson Pickett, who chose him to be his musical director. He has also worked in the same capacity for Luther Vandross for over a decade. He has also worked with high-profile musicians including Stevie Wonder, Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr., Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones and Teddy Pendergrass.

Powell's debut album, Love Is Where It's At (1987), received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Instrumental for his cover of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On". His credits include work on the music for the feature films The Five Heartbeats and Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

Discography

Studio albums Year Title Peak chart positions Record label USR&B USJazz USCon. Jazz 1987 Love Is Where It's At β€” β€” β€” Mercury 1992 The Doctor β€” β€” β€” Vacuum Tube Log 1996 Laid Back 89 18 16 Discovery 1996 Inner City Blues β€” β€” β€” Discovery 1997 Don't Let the Smooth Jazz Fool Ya β€” 14 9 Discovery "β€”" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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Important facts

Born
1953, New York City
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Education
University of Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Doc Powell?

American musician

When was Doc Powell born?

Doc Powell was born in 1953 in New York City.

What is Doc Powell's occupation?

Doc Powell is a jazz musician and jazz guitarist.

What nationality is Doc Powell?

Doc Powell is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Doc Powell

Β· Wikidata: Q3033449

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