We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Reminiscence

by Kirk MacDonald

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $9 USD  or more

     

1.
Reminiscence 08:19
2.
3.
Moulage 09:58
4.
Deep Shadows 08:39
5.
6.
For Melvin 06:03
7.
8.

about

Cutting an album limited to originals can be a tricky, risky proposition -- in order to attract the attention of the public, an album usually needs to have at least a couple songs that the public recognizes since many like to compare their performances with those of other jazz artists in their collection.

The outstanding Canadian tenor saxophonist Kirk MacDonald has no trepidation in ignoring this conventional wisdom with the release of "Reminiscence", made up of a play list of eight of his originals. There is a wide variety of jazz styles embedded in his compositions, including bop, blues, and swing. The album is "reminiscent"' of the great blowing sessions of the 1950s and 1960s, which usually featured such jazz luminaries as John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and Sonny Rollins. MacDonald's "Moulage" captures the feel and excitement of these germinal sessions and is one of the album's highlights. On many cuts, MacDonald and group indulge in a seamless, creative stream-of-consciousness playing. Ideas seem to burst from the horn as he maneuvers through intricate chord changes and melodies. This style is especially evident on the title tune, "Deep Shadows," and "Moon in Pisces," where MacDonald and his colleagues provide thoughtful and soulful musical offerings. Swing takes over when the group undertakes a seven-minute excursion through musical images of the Big Apple with "Manhattan Getaway." Drummer Bob McLaren gets a lengthy drum solo and manages to avoid the monotony that all too often characterizes a long drum solo. The beauty of a slow, tantalizing Latin beat is captured in "Portrait of Lucie." MacDonald is joined on this session by other excellent musicians with whom he has performed on other occasions, and with whom he shares a single purpose when it comes to performing. The only explanation is that "Reminiscence" and "For Melvin" were composed in memory of two friends. Perhaps he felt that the music is better served if listeners are allowed to create their own pictures as they listen. - AllMusic Review by Dave Nathan

credits

released July 15, 1994

Kirk MacDonald: saxophone
Brian Dickinson: piano
Ron McClure: bass
Bob McLaren: drums

Nomination for East Coast Music Award – Jazz Artist of the Year

Producers: André White and Kirk MacDonald
Executive Producer: Sean Bray
Recorded at: Glenn Gould Studio,Toronto, July 15-17,1994
Original artwork: Lucie Frigault

Compositions by Kirk MacDonald (SOCAN)

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Kirk MacDonald Toronto, Ontario

Celebrated Canadian saxophonist Kirk MacDonald has been awarded 2 JUNOs, 6 JUNO nominations, a SOCAN Outstanding Jazz Artist of the Year, & a TMA Lifetime Achievement Award. He has performed on over 50 CDs as leader & sideman alongside such greats as Tom Harrell, Harold Mabern, John Taylor, Pat LaBarbera, Kenny Wheeler, Sam Noto, Dennis Mackrel, & Adam Nussbaum. ... more

contact / help

Contact Kirk MacDonald

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Kirk MacDonald, you may also like: