Doug Raney was 22 years old when this highly acclaimed debut leader album was recorded in Copenhagen with veteran Duke Jordan on piano, Danish Hugo Rasmussen (bass) and the one and only Billy Hart on drums. During his relatively short life (1956 - 2016) Doug followed his legendary guitarist father Jimmy Raneys footsteps but established himself as a definitely unique artist on his own at the early stage of his life. He called Denmark his home and resided in Copenhagen until his untimely death at the age of 59.
That talent, in some cases, can be transmitted intact from father to son is a proposition that Introducing Doug Raney seems to prove...a lovely album. - Larry Kart, Chicago Tribune
What a dashing, gallant debut! ...Young Raney is blessed with extraordinary talent. Highly recommended. - Yoshio Maki, Swing Journal
Doug Raney possde une trs belle technique, une musicalit suprme, un got exquis, une extraorinaire intuition harmonique. - Maurice Cullaz, Jazz Hot
Doug Raney: guitar
Duke Jordan: piano
Hugo Rasmussen: bass
Billy Hart: drums
