"I first met Doug Mallory in the early l970’s when he came to Toronto to play guitar in my band, Dr. Music. I was immediately overwhelmed by his magnificent musicianship and his quiet manner. It wasn’t until several months later that I discovered he was also a unique and brilliant singer. He has a way with a lyric like nobody else - his phrasing, pitch and timbre combine to create a sound that can only be Doug. Over the years his talents have developed, matured and expanded to include composition and keyboards."

"His originals range from the introspective and heartfelt eulogy “Jimbo”, to the lighter and jazzier “Martinique”. The melodic genius in Doug is apparent in “Darah’s Waltz” and “Welcome Home”, while he exposes his vulnerable side with a flashback to childhood in “Bad Kid”. He brings his own personal touch to such oldies and goodies as “Waltzing Matilda” and “Autumn Leaves” thus rounding out a beautifully diverse musical presentation. Whether it is folky, bluesy, jazzy, or lyrical, the quintessential Mallory always shines through like a beacon."

                                                                                                                            - Doug Riley

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"Well I slipped your CD into my player while driving home tonight and I gotta' tell ya', it's as brilliant as you've always been. Every song was beautifully done, your voice and your writing is just fantastic."

"I can tell you this, it'll be playing in my car for a long time."

                                                                                                                        - Brenda Russell

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"Last night I had a chance to listen to your CD and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the musicality, the honesty and especially your voice."

"Your song Bad Kid is one of my favorites."

                                                                                                                        - Leon Aronson

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"Thank you for providing me with a copy of your latest CD, I enjoyed it so much, I played it twice in a row."

"When your CD ended, the music and your voice still lingered on."

                                                                                                                        - Peter Power

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"I thoroughly enjoyed your new music, I found it both relaxing and exhilarating. Congratulations on a fine album."

                                                                                                                        - Doug Kirby

 

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