I've been blessed to meet, perform with, hang with some of the greatest musicians in the world. When I was young at University of Pittsburgh in the early 80's I just dreamed of maybe doing a few nice gigs…
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Predatory Capitalism
A friend of mine posted a question about the pay level of sports figures and why? I wrote this answer and I’m sharing it. Most of y’all might not dig it. But.....
Because predatory capitalism doesn’t care about the…
Read moreJazz vs Classical
AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC (JAZZ) vs EUROPEAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
I'm always confused why certain people act like Jazz and Classical are different and say, one can only do one or the other. Same harmony, same 12 notes, same instruments. Jazz Players…
Read moreAbdullah Ibrahim Cancelled.....and other news
I'm sorry to announce that Mr. Ibrahim had to withdraw from the Chicago Symphony Hall concert and the 4 nights at the Blue Note New York due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Also since my schedule has changed, I will…
Read moreStudy the "Learn to Hear" Method with Marshall McDonald!
SKYPE LESSONS, STUDIO LESSONS, AT HOME LESSONS
All saxophones, clarinet and flute. ALL LEVELS, email me with any questions!
LEARN TO HEAR METHOD! You have to learn to hear, music is about hearing, and jazz is about expressing yourself. We…
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Benny Golson talks about Clifford Brown, live at Tokyo Blue Note
We were at the Tokyo Blue Note in 2017 to see Benny Golson, but he was ailing with an injury to his hand, so he spent some time talking and telling stories. I hit record on my iPhone as he…
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Summer gigs!
Have a lot of nice things coming up this summer from Tokyo, to New York, to Amsterdam! Hope to see y'all this summer!
July 7 Connecticut
On July 7, I'll be playing for a private event at the Whitney Center in Branford CT, a retirement community. I always like playing there so many of those folks actually saw Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey! It's…
Read moreJuly 6 at Westchester Collaborative Theatre
Marshall McDonald Jazz Project
July 6, 2019
two sets at 7:30 and 9 pm
Westchester Collaborative Theater
http://www.wctheater.org
Marshall McDonald saxophone
James Weidman piano
Noriatsu Naraoka bass
George Coleman drums
**Mr. Weidman has to suddenly travel out of town for…
Read moreJuly 5 at Smalls Live NYC
Marshall McDonald Jazz Project
July 5, 2019
Come celebrate July 4 with some New York Jazz!
@ Smalls Live, New York City, NY
Marshall McDonald saxophone
James Weidman piano
Noriatsu Naraoka bass
Alvester Garnett drums
**Mr. Weidman has to suddenly…
Read moreStanley & Tommy Turrentine
I’ve never seen this video before, thanks to Randy Brecker for posting this on Facebook, I’m from Pittburgh, and I heard about Tommy after I started getting into jazz, but never met him. The stories about all the Pittsburgh cats…
Read moreMinton’s Playhouse Sept 7
MARSHALL MCDONALD JAZZ PROJECT
Live at MINTON’S PLAYHOUSE OF HARLEM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Marshall McDonald saxophones
Peter Zak piano
James Cammack bass
Gerry Gibbs drum
Saxophonist Marshall McDonald, best known for his 20+ years on the Lead Alto chair with…
Read moreRemembering Bill Watrous
We lost Bill Watrous this month. A beautiful cat and genius player. Met him 20 years ago while with Lionel at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. We had a conversation about a health issue I had. He gave me some…
Read moreSample Jazz Lesson
How to Learn Jazz, a Sample lesson with Marshall McDonald of Count Basie
This is Marshall McDonald, lead alto of The Count Basie Orchestra for 16 years, I’ve also played both tenor chairs and the second alto chair. Today I’m…
Read moreD’Addario Tenor Mouthpiece
I received one of the new D’Addario Select Jazz tenor mouthpieces from Kevin Garren at D’Addario in New York, #6, a 100 tip opening. I usually play 95 tip openings. When I first opened it, I thought to myself, the…
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Yamano Jazz Masterclass
Masterclass and Jazz Clinics at Yamano Music, Tokyo Japan
I did two wonderful clinics at Yamano Music in Tokyo Japan sponsored by Yamano Music, Yamaha Woodwinds, and Daddario Woodwinds. We had two different Big Bands on each session, discussing What…
Read moreTokyo Jazz – January 2017
Two special Jazz Gigs in Tokyo! January 13 at B Flat Club, A Charlie Parker Celebration, tribute to the great Bird! Alto Madness! Hot House, Shaw Nuff, Ornithology and more. And on January 21 at Into the Blue in Machida…
Read moreStudy with Marshall McDonald
SKYPE LESSONS, STUDIO LESSONS, AT HOME LESSONS
All saxophones, clarinet and flute. ALL LEVELS, email me with any questions!
LEARN TO HEAR! Learn to play, learn to hear, and have fun!! I get results, it's a method learned from years…
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