Ronald Douglas

Ronald Douglas is a Dutch jazz vocalist, vocal coach, and educator born on April 25, 1960, in The Hague.24 He was a teacher at the ArtEZ Institute of the Arts for nearly 25 years, specifically at the ArtEZ Music Conservatory in Zwolle, Netherlands, until his retirement in 2023.13

Douglas has had a notable career in jazz music:

1. He has released five CDs, including "Swing Works" in 2001 and "Lotus Blossom" in 2006.1
2. In 2006, he won the East Coast Jazz Festival competition in the USA, becoming the first European singer to achieve this feat.1
3. He has performed with renowned jazz artists such as Kevin Mahogany, Mark Murphy, and Lee Konitz.1

As an educator, Ronald Douglas has:

1. Taught at various conservatories, including the Conservatory in Gent (Belgium) and the Amsterdam Conservatory.1
2. Conducted masterclasses at prestigious institutions like the Manhattan School of Music in New York and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.1
3. Organized unique Dutch Theater Projects in a cabaret style for his students at ArtEZ, which toured different cities in the Netherlands.1

Douglas is known for his smooth approach to lyrics and improvisation, often compared to singers like Mel Torme and Mark Murphy.1 His teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting with songs in one's native language before tackling other languages.1