“It is no secret that Canada is the home of some of the finest jazz musicians in the world and Toronto-based saxophonist Kirk MacDonald, a long-time active educator, is one of those established stars and veterans of the Canadian jazz scene.” – Edward Blanco – All About Jazz

“Kirk MacDonald has maintained his integrity as one of Canada’s leading saxophonists for over 25 years. As a composer and performer, Kirk has managed to turn out exceptional musical projects every few years that reflect his musical growth and direction.” – Pat LaBarbera

“Toronto tenor saxophonist Kirk MacDonald has established a national identity. His throaty, full-bodied sound graces numerous recordings, and his performances across the country have made him a must-see attraction. Coupled with superb compositional abilities, MacDonald’s complete musicianship gives him a creative edge.” – Greg Sutherland – THE JAZZ REPORT

“Finally MacDonald whose tone is the essence of tenor sax, packed to the gunwales with harmonics and overtones, began to do that thing that he does – an endless stream of bop – like lines which he pours out, without repeating himself, as though he wasn’t simply playing licks, but tapping into a subterranean jet-stream of melodic invention.” – Steve Pederson – CHRONICLE HERALD

“MacDonald, whose composing and arranging talents are often overlooked given the eloquence and energy of his improvising, crafted a perfect setting for Harrell, playing to his strengths with harmonically rich contemporary originals…Calendula is a fetching waltz that MacDonald has recorded a few times — it’s a modern-day Canadian jazz standard if ever there was one.”

“When Kirk MacDonald plays, it’s as if complex chord sequences lie down in sweet surrender as the tenor saxophone hero carves wending, highly charged, eloquent melodies.” – Peter Hum – THE OTTAWA CITIZEN