Kirk Macdonald "symmetry" cd Release at Jazz Bistro

One of this country’s leading jazz musicians, award-winning saxophonist/composer Kirk MacDonald celebrates a new release on Addo Records, on which his group explores the concepts of ‘symmetry’ as related to musical form, structure, harmony, melody, and rhythm.

From the liner notes, written by Kirk MacDonald: “….The musicians on this recording, all masters of the art form, bring an incredible sense of balance and proportion to the music at hand…..Dennis Mackrel is someone I’ve had the pleasure of hearing in a number of diverse musical settings, spanning over a period of over twenty years….Dennis has great musical instincts and an innate sense of exactly what makes the band or soloist sound great…..Neil Swainson is quite simply one of the best bassists out there. Neil has worked with many of the greats throughout his career and is one of the first call bassists in Canada……Brian Dickinson is one of Canada’s leading pianists and a very accomplished composer. He possesses a great touch, and produces a warm, balanced sound on the piano with a well developed and sophisticated sense of Harmony.”...

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One of this country’s leading jazz musicians, award-winning saxophonist/composer Kirk MacDonald celebrates a new release on Addo Records, on which his group explores the concepts of ‘symmetry’ as related to musical form, structure, harmony, melody, and rhythm.

From the liner notes, written by Kirk MacDonald: “….The musicians on this recording, all masters of the art form, bring an incredible sense of balance and proportion to the music at hand…..Dennis Mackrel is someone I’ve had the pleasure of hearing in a number of diverse musical settings, spanning over a period of over twenty years….Dennis has great musical instincts and an innate sense of exactly what makes the band or soloist sound great…..Neil Swainson is quite simply one of the best bassists out there. Neil has worked with many of the greats throughout his career and is one of the first call bassists in Canada……Brian Dickinson is one of Canada’s leading pianists and a very accomplished composer. He possesses a great touch, and produces a warm, balanced sound on the piano with a well developed and sophisticated sense of Harmony.”

Kirk MacDonald – tenor saxophone
Brian Dickinson – piano
Neil Swainson – bass
Dennis Mackrel – drums

Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 3, 4, 5 at 9pm
MUSIC CHARGE $15.00 (Thu) $20.00 (Fri/Sat)

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