Island Jazz is pleased to present multi-award-winning saxophonist and composer Kirk MacDonald in a duo with acclaimed NYC pianist Bruce Barth, for a concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Wednesday August 13.
Kirk MacDonald is joining forces with renowned New York pianist, composer, and educator Bruce Barth for a series of performances across Canada, with the duo performing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Ontario this summer. On the road towards their performance in Cape Breton, Kirk and Bruce will perform in Charlottetown at the beautiful St. Paul’s Anglican Church downtown, one of the best sounding venues for jazz in Atlantic Canada. Many thanks to show sponsor Kent Building Supplies for their support.
7:30pm Wednesday August 13th 2025
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 101 Prince St Charlottetown
Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door
Advance tickets available on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kirk-macdonald-bruce-barth-duo-tickets-1395091408959
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 was also honoured with the Distinguished Faculty Award from Humber College for his contributions as an educator.
Kirk has enjoyed long-standing collaborations with leading musicians from Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, Australia, India, Korea, and Egypt. His performances have graced some of the world’s premier jazz venues, including Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center in New York, Ronnie Scott’s in London, and Duc des Lombards in Paris, as well as numerous festivals across the globe. He has appeared on over 60 recordings, including 18 as a leader.
About Bruce Barth
Originally from 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.
Kirk MacDonald website:
https://kirkmacdonald.com/
Bruce Barth website:
https://www.brucebarthmusic.com/
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