Kirk MacDonald & Bruce Barth Live on the Music Mile - Aug 1st @ 8pm
Toronto-based saxophonist, composer, and educator Kirk MacDonald will be joining forces with renowned New York pianist, composer, and educator Bruce Barth for a series of duet performances across Canada.Their tour will span from coast to coast, with the duo performing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Ontario from late July through mid-August.
About Kirk MacDonald: Recognized as one of Canada’s most celebrated jazz artists, Kirk MacDonald is a two-time JUNO Award winner and eight time nominee for his own recordings, in addition to receiving multiple nominations for his collaborations with other artists. His distinguished career has earned him numerous accolades, including an East Coast Music Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association, the International Jazz Soloist Award from Monaco, and two Prix du Jazz Awards from the Montreal Jazz Festival. He has appeared on over 60 recordings, including 18 as a leader.
About Bruce Barth: Originally from Pasadena, California, Bruce Barth has been a key figure in the New York jazz scene since 1988, when he began working with jazz legends Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard. As a bandleader, Bruce has performed at major venues across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, including The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and festivals in the UK, Spain, Sweden, and Portugal. For over 15 years, Bruce has been a core member of the Terell Stafford Quartet, recording and touring extensively. He has also collaborated with esteemed artists such as Steve Wilson, Luciana Souza, Steve Nelson, Tony Bennett, James Moody, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Tim Armacost, Tom Harrell, Luis Bonilla, René Marie, Branford Marsalis, and Adam Kolker. Bruce has recorded on over 135 albums and film soundtracks, including 17 as a leader. His trio has also recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City. A dedicated educator, Bruce has been on the faculty at Temple University for more than 25 years and teaches at Columbia University while conducting master classes worldwide.
Don't miss a VERY RARE opportunity to hear two jazz legends in concert in the beautiful, intimate space of The Attic on Music Mile.
Doors 5pm
Happy hour until 7pm
Show starts 8:00pm
All ages welcome
advance $27.50 / $35 at the door
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