DOUG WOOLVERTON
Cultivating his smooth, soulful, and energetic trumpet sound for audiences around the world, Doug Woolverton has become one of the most in demand, versatile trumpeters of his generation.
Born and raised in Trenton New Jersey, Doug began playing the trumpet at the young age of 7 where he soon realized his love for music. Playing in ensembles, improvising all the way through high-school and continuing through college, Doug received a Bachelor of Arts for Trumpet performance at Northern State University, Aberdeen SD. He continues to hone his skills of soulful soloing, songwriting, recording and performing with some of the biggest names in music, including Victor Wainwright, which has led to his full time career performing over 250 shows nationally and internationally each year. Doug currently lives in Los Angeles California, moving from Newport Rhode Island where he resided for 14 years. Besides Victor, Doug has performed/recorded with: Aretha Franklin, Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule, John Scofield, Roomful of Blues, They Might Be Giants, The Temptations, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Beginnings- the Chicago tribute band, Donnie Dacus, Jerry Jemmott, Bernard Purdie, Delbert McClinton, James Cotton, J. Geils and many more.
Doug Woolverton is available for session work (mobile or on-site), live gigs / sideman work and for trumept lessons of all levels, both in person and/or over Skype. Please use the form below if you are interested in any of the above, and he will get back to you ASAP!