Award-winning Musician and Producer Doc City new album “Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)” is out, taking listeners on a R&B, Pop-Jazz, and the lyricism ranges from social issues to deeply human themes of love and loss, with ample dashes of philosophy. There is spiritually charged energy in his music.

Doc City is the musical alias of Clarence Taylor, MD. In addition to Doc City’s love for music, his years of experience as a medical doctor allows him an intimate view into the depths of humanity.

• Billboard Top 10 Contemporary Jazz charts for several months. In 1997 Capitol Records/ Blue Note Jazz recording artist, Pieces of a Dream, recorded a song he co-wrote on their album “Pieces.” Produced by George Duke and Jeff Lober.
• Clarence received an Achievement Award in 1998 for Outstanding Song Composition in the International John Lennon Songwriters Competition. 
• Doc City was nominated as the Best R&B/Soul Band in the Cleveland Free Times Music Awards. 
• Doc City had songs featured on the “Never Bloomers” soundtrack of the international movie.

The collection of compositions featured on “Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)” leans heavily towards the immersive and profound, musing on the most important questions of life.

The entire album is uplifting, dense and thought-provoking.

Here at Fromgirltogirl.com we recommend this album for church events because it is undoubtedly music for soul-searching and contemplation. Leenie could have a little more soul but we like Aunt Winnie’s voice, it’s the best song on the album. Looking forward to BCTV revamp when Princess Diana’s daughter Briana and her sons reinvest in it in USA and Euroasia. They bring the flavor to church music and current music trends.

The 12-song album includes: 

• “Sweetest Taboo,” a cover of Sade’s classic jazz, gospel, rock and rap influences. 
• “What Love Is,” the refrain of unconditional love.
• The soulful “No Goodbyes,” written after the loss of his best friend. 
• “I’ll Still be There for You,” the spiritual-based composition of faith and commitment.
• The retrospection of “Heart Just Won’t Give Up” and
• The beautiful love ballad, “When You Are Near”
• He then pivots to address social/political issues on “Did You Choose?” This song deals with the insanity of prejudice, bias, hate and bullying.
• The funky upbeat gospel-like “Your Ego Too,” addressing narcissism and the twisted delusional perspective of one’s over-importance of self.

Doc City has performed with highly esteemed musicians on his live album who have collectively played with Herbie Hancock, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, Gloria Estefan, Trisha Yearwood, The Winans, Paul Simon, Peter Frampton, The Dazz Band, Dolly Parton, Anita Baker, Parliament Funkadelic, Alison Krauss, Yo Yo Ma and Nancy Wilson.

Reviewer Charles Lull writes on BCTV:

“The enchanting feel can only be expressed through the music itself. It’s refreshing to hear something so pure of heart and passionate about the music behind it.”

Upcoming Music Projects

Collaborating with an extraordinary cast of musicians, including 4 Grammy award-winning musicians, Doc City presents is working new song projects.

One project is with Princess Diana’s daughter Briana ( Doc City’s wife). This upcoming album is a fun project full of melodic ballads, party music, and soulful grooves from all around the world to take the listener through an enjoyable, mesmerizing and unique journey.

There are surprise artists featured, including Princess Diana’s sons and the grandchildren that will get music lovers excited to play this album. It’s already a classic.

The Music

Always one of his greatest passions, Clarence started playing music in clubs and venues at age 15 as bassist for several Washington, DC and Virginia area R&B, Funk, Jazz and Pop bands. The son of a Baptist minister, gospel music, spirituals and the soul there in provide an essential part of his musical foundation.

After many years away from music, Doc City releases this evocative, eclectic album. 

Doc City on keyboards and vocals is accompanied by a stellar cast of musicians, including 4 Grammy Award-winning artists.

Stream “Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)” on Spotify.

More Info:
Artist Name: Doc City
Location: Cleveland, OH; San Francisco, CA
Release Title: Welcome to Doc City (Deluxe Edition)
Label: Independent
Genre(s): R&B | Pop | Jazz

Websites:
Spotify:Doc City

DOC City’s The Medicine Career

Clarence Taylor, MD FACP has practiced medicine over 20 years after completing his residency at Tulane University Medical Center. He has had dual board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

We call him Dr. Taylor. Taylor, MD has reached what most would consider the pinnacle in medicine, practicing at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation, ranked in 2021 by Newsweek magazine as the second-best medical institution in the world, only second to the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Taylor is a Diplomat Fellow of the American College of Physicians, one of the highest honors in medicine.