Archived Gigs

Kirk MacDonald: Sax
Harold Mabern: Piano
Jay Anderson: Bass
Dennis Mackrel: Drums 

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!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU5AHm5Qy6U
• https://haroldmabern.jazzgiants.net/
• https://kieranovers.com/
• http://jessecahill.com/

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

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

Special guest with the Bob Sands Big Band.
An evening of original music by Kirk MacDonald for jazz orchestra.

KIRK MacDONALD & BOB SANDS Quintet

Pablo Gutierez (piano), Francisco Loque (bass), Dani Garcia (drums)

Official Residence of the Canadian Ambassador

By Invitation Only

Featuring: Kirk MacDonald, Bobby Martinez (saxophone), Fabio Miano (piano), Francisco Loque (bass), Dani Garcia (drums)

Featuring: Fabio Miano (piano), Francisco Loque (bass), Dani Garcia (drums)

Music with No Borders

Kenny Barron, Kirk MacDonald, Reg Schwager, Neil Swainson, Lewis Nash

Our Music With No Border concert features an incredible lineup showcasing the exquisite pianism of NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron with top-echelon players from both Canada and the United States. Tenor saxophonist Kirk MacDonald, guitarist Reg Schwager and bassist Neil Swainson are enjoying major league careers, and are currently at the peak of their powers. Driving the band behind the drums will be Lewis Nash, one of the most tasteful and swinging drummers of our time.

This will be a true celebration of the democracy that is jazz, and an historical meeting of five brilliant musical minds.

Virginia MacDonald (clarinet), Kirk MacDonald (saxophone), Lucian Gray (guitar), Duncan Hopkins (bass)

$15 Cover

Guest Artists Kirk MacDonald & Adam Nussbaum at Jazz Weekend

Don’t miss our annual Jazz Weekend at Central Michigan University!

After spending the day with talented high school jazz ensembles from across the state, join CMU’s Jazz Lab 1 and our featured guests Kirk MacDonald & Adam Nussbaum for our grand finale. This is a concert you won’t want to miss! There will also be a faculty clinic and concert on Friday.

More Info TBA

Kirk MacDonald – saxophone
Brian Dickinson – piano
Mike Downes – bass
Jacek Kochan – drums

Featuring:

• Kirk MacDonald – saxophone
• Virginia MacDonald – clarinet & bass clarinet
• Brian Dickinson – piano
• Neil Swainson – bass
• André White – drums

This evening’s all-star CHRIS WALLACE QUARTET also features jazz masters KIRK MacDONALD on saxophone, LORNE LOFSKY on guitar, and bassist KIERAN OVERS, entertaining in the up-close-and-personal ambience of The Home Smith Bar.

Looking forward to performing music from this new recording and more at Festival Japan in Ottawa November 25. I hope you can join us.

• Kirk MacDonald – tenor/soprano saxophone
• Virginia MacDonald – clarinet/bass clarinet
• Brian Dickinson – piano
• Marshall Herridge – bass
• André White – drums

book tickets on eventbrite.ca or call 613 220 3819

Kirk MacDonald – tenor/soprano saxophone
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet/bass clarinet
Brian Dickinson – piano
Marshall Herridge – bass
Andre White – drums
Friday November 23 10.00 pm -1.00 am
Saturday November 24 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Diese Onze 4115 A St- Denis , Montreal
For ticket information and reservations call 514 223 3543
https://kirkmacdonald.com/
https://store.cdbaby.com/all/kirkmac

• Kirk MacDonald- Sax
• Chris Grieve (United Kingdom) – Trombone
• Brian Dickinson- Piano
• Neil Swainson- Bass
• Chris Wallace- Drums

Kirk MacDonald tenor saxophone
Virginia MacDonald clarinet
Lorne Lofsky guitar
Kieran Overs bass
Norbert Botos drums

• Joe Sullivan- Trumpet
• Kirk MacDonald- Sax
• Lorne Lofsky- Guitar
• Neil Swainson- Piano
• André White- Drums

Kirk MacDonald – saxophone
Lorne Lofsky – guitar
Neil Swainson – bass
Greg Pilo – drums

Since it’s début 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.

www.joesullivan.ca

A Celebration of the Music of John Coltrane

Pat LaBarbera/Kirk MacDonald Quintet with special guest Joe LaBarbera
Kirk and Pat have been performing an annual tribute to the iconic saxophonist/composer John Coltrane for over 25 years. The band focuses on Coltrane’s original music and recorded legacy, covering all periods of his illustrious career.

Kirk MacDonald/Pat La Barbera – Saxophones
Brian Dickinson – Piano
Neil Swainson – Bass
Joe La Barbera – Drums

The music of John Coltrane.
Pat LaBarbera/Kirk MacDonald Quintet with Brian Dickinson, Neil Swainson (20/21), Kieran Overs (22) and special guest Joe LaBarbera.
Pat and Kirk have been coming together for over twenty five years to celebrate and explore the music of the great John Coltrane. This promises to be a memorable weekend of music we hope you can join us.

https://youtu.be/ewAoHWu2YE4

Pat and Kirk will be recording live on Thursday and Friday to document their long association with this group and Coltrane’s music.
The Rex Hotel

(LIVE at Jazz Bistro) w Kirk Macdonald

The Body Electric Podcast returns to The Jazz Bistro for Episode 31 featuring the great saxophonist Kirk MacDonald. The Body Electric Podcast is hosted by jazz guitarist Nathan Hiltz. Nathan and Kirk will talk about music and play duets in front of a live audience.

Tickets $20 Advance; $25 at the door
Dinning and Drinks available

Tickets available at door on evening of performance, or at Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, 296 Charlotte St. Sydney.

Joe Sullivan trumpet
Kirk MacDonald, tenor sax
François Bourassa, piano
Adrian Vedady, bass

Sam Dickinson, guitar, compositions
Kirk MacDonald, saxophone
Julian Anderson-Bowes, bass
Terry Clarke, drums

• Kirk MacDonald- Sax
• Rich Perry (New York) – Sax
• Brian Dickinson- Piano
• Neil Swainson- Bass
• Montreal’s Andre White- Drums

Featuring:
Steve Amirault – piano
Kirk Macdonald – sax
Neil Swainson – bass
Barry Romberg – drums

Kirk MacDonald (sax)
Brian Dickinson (piano)
Neil Swainson (bass)
Dennis Mackrel (drums)

More Info: http://www.ducdeslombards.com/scripts/concert.php?id_prog=8054

Featuring: Virginia MacDonald (clarinet) | Fabio Miano (piano) | Ignasi Gonzales (bass) | Jo Krause (drums)

Admission: 16 Euros

Kirk MacDonald Quintet

Featuring: Virginia MacDonald (clarinet) | Fabio Miano (piano) | Andres Lizon (bass) | Curro Garcia (drums)

Kirk MacDonald Quintet featuring Dani Torres (saxophone)

Kirk MacDonald Quintet featuring Virginia MacDonald (clarinet)

Admission: 10 euros

special guest Bobby Martinez (saxophone)

• German Kucich (piano)
• Javier Moreno (bass)
• Juanma Barroso (drums)

15 Euros advance, 18 Euros at the door

with special guest Chris Kase (trumpet)

• German Kucich (piano)
• Javier Moreno (bass)
• Juanma Barroso (drums)

15 Euros advance, 18 Euros at the door

Jazz Musician Kirk MacDonald Jazz Saxophonist will play a delightful assortment of jazz compositions that are sure to appeal to jazz fans across the board. Up next, bringing us the soothing sounds of Upper Egypt, Nubian band RT Nuba ارتي نوبة give us a performance that is heavy with culture and history. That’s not all, RT Nuba & Kirk will collaborate for a fusion jam blending traditional Nubian sounds with jazz for the rest of the evening!

Music: Jazz Tales Festival – 2nd Edition
Concert: Noha Fekry Jazz Quintet and Kirk MacDonald (Egypt – Canada)

• Mina Nashaat – saxophone
• Ramy Attallah – Piano
• Brian Dickinson – piano
• Neil Swainson – bassist
• Neil Swainson – bassist
• Amir Attallah – Drums
• Andre White – Drums

The Halifax Jazz Festival presents the Kirk MacDonald & Harold Mabern Duo, performing jazz standards and originals in Halifax, Wed, March 7, 2018 at St. Paul’s Church (1749 Argyle St). Advance tickets are $25.00, $15.00 for students, and are on sale now: https://goo.gl/DTsZvu
Show starts at 8pm, open to all ages.

Together, Kirk and Harold have played several shows as a duo throughout Canada, with performances mainly emphasizing standard jazz repertoire. Mabern is known for his vast knowledge of repertoire and their duo programs include works by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Kurt Weill, Victor Young, Harry Warren, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker along with many other influential composers. Their music also includes originals by Mabern and MacDonald.

Sydney we are coming your way!

I Hope to see my fellow Cape Bretoner’s out for our return engagement at The Highland Arts Theatre.
Tuesday March 6th Showtime is 7.30.
http://www.highlandartstheatre.com/harold-mabern-kirk-macdonald-duo/

A rare opportunity to see tenor saxophonist, Kirk MacDonald and pianist Harold Mabern, in concert.  They have played as a duo throughout Canada, with performances emphasizing classic jazz repertoire including works by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Kurt Weill, Victor Young, Harry Warren, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker along with many other influential composers. Their concerts also include original works by both artists. Presented by the Music Department.  Free admission.

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Gerald Schwartz School of Business, Schwartz Auditorium

Aberdeen Jazz Festival is back for a second edition in 2018 with four concerts that are not to be missed! Our first event features the amazing duo Kirk MacDonald and Harold Mabern for a night of jazz music on Sunday, March 4th at Aberdeen Cultural Center’s Bernard-LeBlanc Hall. The event starts at 7:30pm with tickets available at the door at 7pm. Admission: $25 reg/$20 students. Kirk and Harold have played several shows as a duo throughout Canada, with performances mainly emphasizing standard jazz repertoire. Mabern is known for his vast knowledge of repertoire and their duo programs include works by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Kurt Weill, Victor Young, Harry Warren, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker along with many other influential composers. Their music also includes originals by Mabern and MacDonald.

At Diese Onze Live Jazz Bar in Montreal

4115 St Denis St A, Montreal, QC H2W 2M7
Phone: (514) 223-3543