tb, *1952 US, Baltimore
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Douglas Purviance
(born Turner Station, Maryland, on July 18, 1952) Baltimore-born trombonist who moved to New York City and played bass trombone for the musical CATS for its entire eighteen year run on Broadway. He has worked with Stan Kenton, Robin Eubanks, Rich Perry, Renee Rosnes, Thad Jones, Alan Yankee, Dick Shearer, Roy Reynolds, Terry Layne, Mike Egan, and many others.