Douglas is widely recognized as one of the most important and original American musicians to emerge from the jazz and improvised music scene of the last decades. His collaborations as a trumpeter read like a who's who of important contemporary artists. Douglas' work as a composer, performer, educator, and organizer includes an astonishing array of artistic activities. Since 1993 Dave has recorded and released 21 albums of original music.

Dave Douglass will be appearing with the SF Jazz Collective at the 2008 Portland Jazz Festival.