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Doug Stone is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at Louisiana State University's School of Music. He is a renowned jazz saxophonist, improviser, and composer with notable recordings such as Motion (Outside in Music) and The Early Riser (self-released), alongside collaborations with ensembles like the Doug Stone/Marcelo Magalhaes Pinto Quartet and Facing West Quartet. Stone maintains an active performance schedule in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, playing with groups including The John Mahoney Septet and the Florida Street Blowhards.
- Directs the LSU Jazz Ensemble
- Coaches chamber jazz ensembles
- Teaches jazz saxophone, improvisation, and pedagogy courses
- Author of Stepping Stones Through Improvisation: From Day One to the Big Gig (Low Down Publishing)
Stone is a sought-after clinician, having led workshops internationally in Brazil, Colombia, and across the U.S., and serves as a summer faculty member at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center. He previously held leadership roles as president of the Louisiana Association for Jazz Education and jazz division chair of the Louisiana Music Educators Association.
