Jim Douglas

b. Wayne Douglas, 13 Might 1942, Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. Playing banjo and acoustic guitar Douglas became a significant figure on the original jazz picture in his homeland, notably as an associate from the Clyde Valley Stompers. From your mid-60s he was a mainstay from the Alex Welsh music group until its dissolution in 1982, touring the united kingdom and abroad and showing up on 1971’s In Concert. Subsequently, Douglas performed in other conventional rings but throughout his profession has been relaxed backing mainstream music artists. On banjo he has an immediate thrust towards the bands where he plays, nonetheless it like a subtly inventive guitarist that he offers made a very important contribution to English jazz.