Doug James

Douglas James Schlecht (born August 21, 1953),

Biography He was born in Turlock, California, United States. James's connection with Roomful of Blues continued, albeit intermittently, until 1998. The album, Blow Mr. Low, contained tracks where James played tribute to his heroes such as Paul Williams, Haywood Henry, and Leo Parker, James wrote four of the ten tracks plus, with Robillard, co-penned one other.

On the original soundtrack album, Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: The Road to Memphis (2003), the final track was Rosco Gordon's "Now You're Gone", performed by an ensemble consisting of Gordon (vocals, piano), Robillard (guitars), John Packer (bass), Jeffrey McAllister (drums), with James and Beadle (saxophones).

James has continued to tour and record albums with Robillard, such as on the November 2020 release, Blues Bash with Duke Robillard & Friends. He also leads the Doug James Big Band.

In the 2021 Blues Music Awards, he had a nomination in the 'Instrumentalist - Horn' category. The 'virtual' ceremony took place on June 6, 2021.

Discography Albums

Selected other recording credits James has contributed to over 70 albums, variously as audio engineer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, and musician. He is sometimes confused, in several listings, with other musicians of a similar name.