Doug Balliett

Doug Balliett is a composer, double bassist, poet, and educator whose work spans both early music and contemporary creation. Based in New York, he has built a career that combines performance, teaching, and composition while collaborating with a wide range of specialist ensembles. His album Solitude (2025), recorded with guitarist Brandon Acker and countertenor Reginald Mobley, reflects this broad artistic outlook, bringing together historical repertoire, original composition, and a strong sense of musical storytelling. Through his activities as a performer, teacher, and composer, Balliett has forged a career shaped by an ongoing dialogue between musical heritage and modern creative practice.