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Kirk MacDonald: tenor saxophone
Rich Brown: electric bass
Ted Warren: drums
Kirk MacDonald: tenor saxophone
Lorne Lofsky: guitar
Dave Young: bass
Terry Clarke: drums
Kirk MacDonald: tenor saxophone
Neil Swainson: bass
Morgan Childs d:rums
Kirk MacDonald tenor saxophone
Rémi Bolduc alto saxophone
Neil Swainson bass
Terry Clarke drums
with Brian Dickinson (piano), Neil Swainson (bass) & Terry Clarke (drums)
with Brian Dickinson (piano), Neil Swainson (bass) & Terry Clarke (drums)
with Brian Dickinson (piano), Neil Swainson (bass) & Terry Clarke (drums)
with Brian Dickinson (piano), Neil Swainson (bass) & Terry Clarke (drums)
Kirk MacDonald & Adrean Farrugia (piano)
Diese Onze Jazz Club (call for reservations as the room is very limited)
info@dieseonze.com | 514 223-3543
Diese Onze Jazz Club (call for reservations as the room is very limited)
info@dieseonze.com | 514 223-3543
Kirk MacDonald & Mark Eisenman (piano)
Kirk MacDonald & Brian Dickinson (piano)
Cancelled
A note to let people know we will be putting my Tuesday night residency on hold at the Black Bear Pub. With the recent rise in Covid cases it seems prudent to wait until things are more under control as to not put patrons, musicians and club staff at risk. So.. the December 28 th performance is cancelled and future dates will be announced when it is safer to reconvene. I would like to thank all that came out over the past couple of months for your support and hope to see you again soon. Stay safe everyone.
Kirk MacDonald with Lorne Lofsky (guitar) and Neil Swainson (bass)
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Kirk MacDonald Quartet with
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet
Lucian Gray – guitar
Jonathan Chapman – bass
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Kirk MacDonald Trio with
Roberto Occhipinti – bass
Ted Warren – drums
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Kirk MacDonald Quartet with
Reg Schwager – guitar
Dave Young – bass
Terry Clarke – drums
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Kirk MacDonald Trio with Lorne Lofsky (guitar) & Neil Swainson (bass)
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet
Kirk MacDonald – saxophone
Adrean Farrugia – piano
Jonathan Chapman – bass
Terry Clarke – drums
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet
Kirk MacDonald – saxophone
Adrean Farrugia – piano
Jonathan Chapman – bass
Terry Clarke – drums
ALEXANDER BROWN – Trumpet
KIRK MACDONALD – Sax
PAUL NOVOTNY – Bass
MARK KELSO – Drums/Percussion
DON NADURIAK – Keyboard/Compositions
“JAZZ OF THE AMERICAS” uses the original compositions of Don Naduriak to explore various forms of American rhythms: Post Bop, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban genres
Cover Charge $15
Kirk MacDonald Trio with Ted Quinlan (guitar) & Kieran Overs (bass)
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
Kirk MacDonald Trio with Mike Downes (bass) & Terry Clarke (drums)
No Cover Charge – Pay What You Can (Tips are encouraged)
NCPA Presents
Kirk MacDonald: Saxophone
Virginia MacDonald: Clarinet
Neil Swainson: Bass
Terry Clarke: Drums
The Kirk MacDonald Generations Quartet featuring rising star clarinettist, Virginia Macdonald carries international acclaim and are all leading players on the international Jazz scene. Virginia MacDonald, at the age of twenty-four, has already established herself as a respected and sought-after musician. Saxophonist, prolific composer and multiple Juno Award Nominee and Winner, Kirk MacDonald, has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading saxophonists and composers for over 35 years.
A “bridge between traditional & modern saxophone playing”, the Toronto based saxophonist and leading educator has over 50 CDs as leader and sideman to his credit. Kirk has worked and recorded with leading Canadian, U.S. and International jazz musicians worldwide such as John Scofield, Kurt Elling, Seamus Blake, John Taylor, Bob Mintzer, John Clayton, Chris Potter, Danilo Perez and Rosemary Clooney, to name a few.
Venue: Experimental Theatre
The True School of Music
Kirk MacDonald: saxophone
Virginia MacDonald: clarinet
Neil Swainson: bass
Morgan Childs: drums
Shisha Jazz Cafe
Kirk MacDonald: saxophone
Virginia MacDonald: clarinet
Neil Swainson: bass
Morgan Childs: drums
KIRK MACDONALD GENERATIONS QUARTET
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Tickets on BookMyShow
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The Kirk MacDonald Generations Quartet featuring Rising Star clarinetist Virginia Macdonald with bassist Neil Swainson and percussionist Morgan Childs, carries international acclaim.
Jazz with
KIRK MACDONALD GENERATIONS QUARTET
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The Kirk MacDonald Generations Quartet featuring Rising Star clarinetist Virginia Macdonald with bassist Neil Swainson and percussionist Morgan Childs, carries international acclaim.
At the Jaipur International Jazz & Blues Festival
This evening’s performance, the final concert of their debut tour of India, The Kirk Macdonald “Generations” Quartet, features Virginia MacDonald on clarinet, Neil Swainson on bass and Terry Clarke on drums. A showcase of multi-generational award winning Canadian Jazz artists, the program includes a variety of original compositions by the members of the quartet, along with a selection of ballads and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, as featured on Kirk’s most recent CD release “Generations”.
Sought -after, Rising Star clarinetist, Virginia Macdonald, is a “powerful new voice in the Canadian jazz scene”. Soon to launch her first full- length album, Virginia represents the younger generation of Canadian jazz musicians, showcasing her depth as a performer, improviser and composer.
At the Global Music Institute, GMI Campus
featuring PAT LaBARBERA, KIRK MacDONALD & Los Angeles’ JOE LaBARBERA
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 10. 11 & 12
Featuring Lorne Lofsky (guitar), Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Kieran Overs (bass) & Barry Romberg (drums)
With Kirk MacDonald (saxophone). Dezron Douglas (bass) & André White (drums)
Known for his musical versatility, bassist Dezron Douglas is one of the most in demand young bassists in jazz today. Composer, bandleader, sideman and educator, Dezron has established himself as a musician’s musician, respected not only for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of the music.
Featuring Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Lorne Lofsky (guitar), Dezron Douglas (bass). Nick Fraser (drums)
Details to be announced shortly.
Our distinguished 2019 faculty includes:
Adrian Vedady – Music Director & Bass
Composers’ Symposium
Adrian Vedady | Sienna Dahlen | Jean-Michel Pilc | Kirk MacDonald
Faculty
Holli Ross – Voice | Sienna Dahlen – Voice | Jean-Michel Pilc – Piano | Kate Wyatt – Piano | Roddy Ellias – Guitar | Lorne Lofsky – Guitar | Dezron Douglas – Bass | Itamar Borochov – Trumpet | Kirk MacDonald – Sax | Al McLean – Sax | Nick Fraser – Drums | André White – Drums | Steve Boudreau – Vocal Accompanist | Chad Linsley – Vocal Accompanist
Featuring Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), André White (piano), Adrien Vedady (bass), Jim Doxas (drums)
- Advance Online Tickets through Eventbrite: $30.00
- At the Door: $35.00 (cash only)
- At the Door – Students – $15.00 (cash only)
Doors open at 6:30pm
Multiple JUNO Award winning jazz saxophonist, Kirk MacDonald and his quintet perform live at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Kirk MacDonald is an international touring artist and one of Canada’s leading jazz artists. This concert features Kirk (saxophone), with two of Canada’s most compelling rising jazz stars Virginia MacDonald (clarinet), and Lucian Gray (guitar) with long-time collaberators Jamie Gatti (bass), and Ethan Ardelli (drums). The quintet will be performing repertoire from MacDonald’s latest CD “Generations” along with original compositions and music from the Great American Songbook. This is an event not to be missed.
One Night Only: Confederation Centre and Holland College Present The Kirk MacDonald Quintet
Multiple JUNO Award winning jazz saxophonist, Kirk MacDonald and his quintet perform live at Florence Simmons Concert Hall, 140 Weymouth St. in Charlottetown. This one-night only event is presented in partnership by Confederation Centre of the Arts and Holland College. Kirk MacDonald is an international touring artist and one of Canada’s leading jazz artists. This concert features Kirk (saxophone), Virginia MacDonald (clarinet), Lucian Gray (guitar), Jamie Gatti (bass), and Ethan Ardelli (drums).
Kirk MacDonald will be joined on stage with his quartet of Fabio Miano on piano, Jamie Gatti on bass, and Ethan Ardelli on drums.
Jazz Festival Celebration Jam will consist of a blending of various players into a combination of combos. Some of the players participating will clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, Lucien Gray (guitar), Fabio Miano of Spain (piano), Ethan Ardelli (drums), Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), and others.
With Fabio Miano (piano), Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Kieran Overs (bass), & Terry Clarke (drums)
Part of the 2019 Free Jazz Summer Concerts at Pierson Park
With Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Ben Monder (guitar), Jay Anderson (bass), Chris Smith (drums)
With Joe Sullivan (trumpet), Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Lorne Lofsky (guitar), Neil Swainsom (bass), André White (drums)
Since it/s debut performance in 1998, the Joe Sullivan Big Band has become a major presence on the Canadian jazz scene. The group/s growing list of accomplishments includes numerous concert appearances, radio broadcasts and three critically acclaimed CD recordings. The group has received numerous grants from the Canadian and Québec arts councils and was twice nominated for a Prix Opus. The ensemble is anchored by one of Canada/s finest rhythm sections in André White (piano) Alec Walkington (bass) and Dave Laing (drums). It also features an all-star cast of Quebec/s top jazz soloists, including Rémi Bolduc, André Leroux, Aron Doyle, Jocelyn Couture and the young trombone virtuoso Jean-Nicholas Trottier. The band performs from a large and varied repertoire of contemporary jazz compositions, principally by Sullivan and Jean Fréchette.
Dennis Mackrel: Drums
Armen Donelian: Piano
Jay Anderson: Bass
Kirk MacDonald: Saxophone
Kirk MacDonald: Saxophone
Lorne Lofsky: Guitar
Virginia MacDonald: Clarinet
Kieran Overs: Bass
Barry Romberg: Drums
Kirk MacDonald: Sax
Harold Mabern: Piano
Jay Anderson: Bass
Dennis Mackrel: Drums
Listening Party: American Roots
In this lecture and live performance demonstration, world-renowned Canadian saxophonist and composer Kirk MacDonald and legendary pianist Harold Mabern will share some insights into their approaches to writing and playing jazz.
Please note, there are no reservations. Seating is limited, and available on a first come, first served basis.
Kirk MacDonald, Virginia MacDonald (clarinet), Lucian Gray (guitar) & Neil Swainson (bass)
Normally, we do one concert a month. But when heavy players like this come to town, you make room!
Acclaimed Toronto- based saxophonist/composer Kirk MacDonald will be touring Western Canada with the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern, joined by bassist Kieran Overs, with Calgary’s own Jon McCaslin on drums!
The Quartet will be presenting music from both MacDonald and Mabern along with music from MacDonald’s two CD’s featuring Mabern. Vista Obscura received the 2015 Juno Award for best Solo Recording in the jazz category and MacDonald’s latest release, Generations, features Mabern along with Kirk’s daughter, clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, bassist Neil Swainson and drummer Andre White.
A powerful and unique band that has wowed sold-out audiences throughout Canada and at Jazz at Lincoln Centre’s “Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola”. Not to be missed!
2:00 pm Show Tickets
7:00 pm show Sold Out!
At The Yardbird Suite
Toronto based Saxophonist/Composer Kirk MacDonald with the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Kieran Overs and Vancouver drummer Jesse Cahill.
At the Lighthouse Bistro & Pub in Nanaimo, B.C.
Toronto based Saxophonist/Composer Kirk MacDonald with the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Kieran Overs and Vancouver drummer Jesse Cahill.
$35 Adults /$30 VJS members /$25 Students
Acclaimed Toronto based Saxophonist/Composer Kirk MacDonald will be touring Western Canada with the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern joined by bassist Kieran Overs and Vancouver drummer Jesse Cahill.
The Quartet will be presenting music from both MacDonald and Mabern along with music from MacDonald’s two CD’s featuring Mabern . “Vista Obscura” received the 2015 Juno Award for best Solo Recording in the jazz category and his latest release “Generations” which features Mabern along with his daughter clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, bassist Neil Swainson and Drummer Andre White.
A powerful and unique band that has wowed sold out audiences throughout Canada and at Jazz at Lincoln Centre’s “Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola”. Not to be missed!
Acclaimed Toronto based Saxophonist/Composer Kirk MacDonald is touring Western Canada with the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern and joined by bassist Kieran Overs and Vancouver drummer Jesse Cahill.
For more information: email or call Anna on 250 763-6141
Masterclass at Capilano University
This great band features acclaimed Toronto-based saxophonist/composer Kirk MacDonald and the legendary American pianist Harold Mabern, joined by bassist Kieran Overs and Vancouver drummer Jesse Cahill.
The quartet plays original music by both MacDonald and Mabern, along with music from MacDonald’s two CDs featuring Mabern. Vista Obscura received the 2015 Juno Award for best Solo Recording in the jazz category and his latest release Generationsfeatures Mabern plus Kirk’s daughter Virginia MacDonald on clarinet, Neil Swainson on bass, and Andre White on drums.
A powerful and unique band that has wowed sold out audiences throughout Canada and at Jazz at Lincoln Centre. Not to be missed!
Tickets: $30.00 Reserve a Table
One of three special performances in the United States this spring by one of the top tenor saxophonists in Toronto, Kirk MacDonald. Kirk has performed and recorded all over the world. Also a renown composer, Kirk wrote a set of arrangements for a septet that will be performed by a group including Bobby Militello, Mark Filsinger, John Hasselback, Lisa Hasselback, Jim Colemon, and John Bacon.
Tickets: $15.00
Awarded two Juno Awards, Kirk MacDonald has participated in about fifty albums as a leader or sideman. The saxophonist is close to pianist Harold Mabern and has collaborated with Tom Harrell, Jack DeJohnette or Kurt Elling. An essential figure in the Canadian Jazz scene for over 25 years!
- Doors open at 7:00 pm for the 7:30 pm concert
- Opening of the doors at 9:30 pm for the concert of 9:45 pm
- Free placement sitting in the room
Kirk MacDonald – saxophone, Fabio Miano – piano, Viktor Nyberg – bass, Bernd Reiter– drums
Latest Albums
Septology – The Black Forest SessionApril 21, 2023 - 10:29 am- Trane of ThoughtOctober 9, 2019 - 2:46 pm
GenerationsNovember 3, 2018 - 8:40 pm
Silent VoicesSeptember 2, 2017 - 1:32 pm
Common GroundDecember 16, 2016 - 2:26 pm
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Making A Scene: Septology ReviewApril 6, 2023 - 6:01 am- DEBUT ALBUM ‘SEPTOLOGY – THE BLACK FOREST SESSION’, OUT MARCH 31, 2023March 6, 2023 - 4:00 pm
OFFICIAL SINGLE RELEASE BY THE CANADIAN JAZZ COLLECTIVE OUTMarch 6, 2023 - 3:59 pm- Trane of Thought CD ReleaseOctober 14, 2019 - 5:02 pm
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