The Real Cool Killers (the name is taken from a book by African-American crime novelist Chester Himes) had originally intended to record some compositions by bassist Rob Kohler and tenor saxophonist John Doheny and had in fact actually rehearsed them. But when Kohler, Doheny and drummer Geoff Clapp convened at the recital hall at Tulane University on the night of November 8th, 2009, the original plan was scrapped and the band agreed to 'play free' for this initial session. Nothing was discussed; saxophonist Doheny set up the six-four groove of "Parades and Saints" and the trio played uninterrupted for 20 minutes.

An invitation to Vancouver-based jazz singer Colleen Savage, to headline a vocal workshop and concert at Tulane University in New Orleans last February, brought with it a recording opportunity with the school's jazz faculty. Savage recorded... Full Descriptionher new CD ALGIERS in New Orleans, accompanied by very active members of the jazz community there including, John Doheny, tenor saxophone (CBC radio's 'Our Man In New Orleans'); John Dobry, guitar; Jesse McBride, piano; Jim Markway, bass; and Geoff Clapp, drums.