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Hammond organist Joe Doria brings together some of the best of the NW music scene to create a powerful and jaw-dropping funk and jazz sound like you’ve never heard, exhibiting a mix of stellar musicianship, seasoned songwriting and deep groove where no musical stone gets unturned. McTuff is best experienced LIVE. It’s a movin’ and groovin’ adventure that you will not soon forget.
McTuff began in 2008 as an ode to jazz organ greats Jimmy Smith and Captain Jack McDuff, and has since evolved into a versatile and exciting group that has performed across the nation. The band has two albums under its belt, their 2009 release OG McTuff Vol. 1, and the 2011 trio follow-up ‘McTuff Vol. 2: After the Show. McTuff Volume 3: The Root followed with the addition of drummer, Tarik, Abouzied.
And now the latest McTuff incarnation is underway with some fiery, new music featuring Cole Schuster and Ehssan Karimi.
McTuff has performed at Bumbershoot, the New Orleans Jazz Fest, as well as festivals and venues all over the US. The band has also held a residency at Seattle’s legendary Seamonster Lounge for over five years. Their Tuesday night show has become regular stop for local and traveling musicians including Skerik, Allen Stone, Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band), G Love (and Special Sauce), Blake Lewis, Kevin Sawka, and many others.
The members of McTuff have performed and toured with an impressive list of world-renowned groups and artists including Carlos Santana, Stanton Moore, Ravi Coltrane, Bobby Previte, Michael Shrieve, Mike Stern and many others.
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Joe Doria – Hammond Organ / Keys
With a strong library of original compositions, years of exciting performances heading up his own projects, as well as numerous sideman credits, musician and composer Joe Doria is an artist who is carving his own unique voice and sound on the Hammond organ and keys, adding depth and dimension to every project and performance. For more info and full discography please visit: www.joedoriamusic.com
The McTuff family:
You can catch all the fantastic members of McTuff live, get on our mailing list and visit our calendar page often for info on McTuff’s latest showings.
The original “McTuff” (O.G. McTuff)
The original McTuff crew featuring the one and only, Skerik on sax, D’vonne Lewis on drums, and Andy Coe on guitar. Born of a series of shows featuring the works of Brother Jack McDuff and other organ masters, McTuff toured extensively across the nation behind the release of McTuff Vol 1 and McTuff Vol 2: After The Show.
Joe Doria – Hammond B3/Synth
Skerik – Saxophone
Andy Coe – Guitar
D’vonne Lewis – Drums
McTuff V2
Features the incredible, Andy Coe on guitar and the masterful, Tarik Abouzied on drums. From a local weekly to touring venues and festivals across the nation after the release of McTuff: Vol 3: The Root., V2 is another slammin’ McTuff combo we revisit whenever possible.
This trio is downright dangerous. not to be missed.
McTuff V3
The latest iteration of McTuff features the ferocious energy of Acey Karimi on drums, and the sleek guitar work from Sheriff Schuster that ventures into a the grindier meets modern direction while still enhancing the McVibe fun. Be sure and catch this trio whenever you can. A new release is on the way, ferocious sounds and groove for you to dig into.
Joe Doria – Hammond B3, Synths/Keys
Cole Schuster – Guitar
Ehssan Karimi – Drums
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