DC Collective

The DC Collective is a YouTube music channel featuring an eclectic range of jazz and groove-driven content, showcasing the talents of saxophonist Doug Carmichael alongside a rotating cast of talented musicians. Known for their engaging performances and rich, soulful sound, the DC Collective offers viewers a front-row seat to a variety of musical explorations, from jazz standards and original compositions to inventive covers with a fresh twist.

Through high-quality videos, the DC Collective brings the live music experience directly to audiences around the world, capturing the energy, spontaneity, and collaborative spirit of jazz. Doug Carmichael’s expressive saxophone leads many of the Collective’s performances, while each featured musician brings their unique style and voice, creating a blend that feels both timeless and modern.


Yes! Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Yes! Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Turn up the Sound, Funk Knuf at the Boulder Roots Festival on Friday, October 17th
Turn up the Sound, Funk Knuf at the Boulder Roots Festival on Friday, October 17th
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise – Vic, Tim and Doug at the Dryland Distillery on October 18th
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise – Vic, Tim and Doug at the Dryland Distillery on October 18th
Return of the Elusive Sandgoat, the Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Festival on Sunday, Se
Return of the Elusive Sandgoat, the Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Festival on Sunday, Se
Do Not Go Quietly Unto Your Grave, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Do Not Go Quietly Unto Your Grave, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
The Dump, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
The Dump, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
Strasbourg St Dennis, The DC Collective Jazz Quartet at Juniper Goods on July 11th
Strasbourg St Dennis, The DC Collective Jazz Quartet at Juniper Goods on July 11th
Steve and Doug June 2025 Art Walk at the Keystone, Heritage Todd Creek in Thorton
Steve and Doug June 2025 Art Walk at the Keystone, Heritage Todd Creek in Thorton
Cantaloupe Island, the MoJazz Trio at Abbot and Wallace on Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Cantaloupe Island, the MoJazz Trio at Abbot and Wallace on Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Pert Plus by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Festival on Sunday, Septem
Pert Plus by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Festival on Sunday, Septem
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, Vic and Doug at Dryland Distillery on September 3rd, 2025
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, Vic and Doug at Dryland Distillery on September 3rd, 2025
Listen Here, Deaf Uncle at Avogadro's Number on Friday, September 26th, 2025
Listen Here, Deaf Uncle at Avogadro's Number on Friday, September 26th, 2025
Dysfunction, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
Dysfunction, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
Cure for Pain, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Cure for Pain, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Plan J by Eric Ferguson, The Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Fest on September 14th
Plan J by Eric Ferguson, The Otone Brass Band at the Five Points Brass Fest on September 14th
Beatrice, The DC Collective Jazz Quartet at Juniper Goods on July 11th
Beatrice, The DC Collective Jazz Quartet at Juniper Goods on July 11th
Turn Up the Sound, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
Turn Up the Sound, Funk Knuf at the Louisville Underground on August 23rd
Potion, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Potion, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Ellie's Dilemma, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
Ellie's Dilemma, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
Corner Pocket, the Crystal Swing Band at Nissis' on June 22nd
Corner Pocket, the Crystal Swing Band at Nissis' on June 22nd
Emily, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Goods on August 8th
Emily, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Goods on August 8th
Them There Eyes, John MiIl's Big Band at the Greeley Funplex
Them There Eyes, John MiIl's Big Band at the Greeley Funplex
Up to 11 by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
Up to 11 by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
500 Miles High, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Good on July 11th
500 Miles High, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Good on July 11th
Funky Sea, Funky Dew, Straphangin' at Bar 404 in Denver
Funky Sea, Funky Dew, Straphangin' at Bar 404 in Denver
Road Song, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Goods on August 8th
Road Song, the DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Goods on August 8th
Honey White, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Honey White, Morpheus Dreaming at Bootstrap Brewery on July 31st
Emergency by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
Emergency by Erik Ferguson, the Otone Brass Band at Lot 46 in Denver
Blues for Charlie, DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Good on July 11th
Blues for Charlie, DC Collective Quartet at Juniper Good on July 11th
The D Tour Jazz Trio, at an event at CSU, Fort Collins on July 23rd
The D Tour Jazz Trio, at an event at CSU, Fort Collins on July 23rd