Nathan Douds Ensemble

Formed in 2010 by Nathan Douds, the ensemble features six musicians with diverse musical backgrounds and career paths, a prime factor that allows this group to remain as flexible as it is. These musicians have given recitals/concerts, clinics, and master classes at various academic institutions, including Youngstown State University, Slippery Rock University, Denison University, University of Southern Illinois, Chicago Academy of the Arts, among others. In this, their first self-titled album, the group performs seven of Douds' original works. Recorded at the renowned Red Rock Recording studio, the album showcases the wide dynamic and stylistic range of the group. Nathan Douds is an active freelance percussionist, pianist, composer, and educator. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance from Youngstown State University and a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies: Applied Piano from Bowling Green State University. Nathan has been performing for over 15 years, has played in multiple diverse genres, and has toured internationally.