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Virginia MacDonald Quartet @ BOP STOP
"In Search Of..." Album Release
July 18 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Virginia MacDonald’s long-awaited debut album “In Search Of…” is an apt showcase of the Canadian-born, New York-based clarinetist’s prowess as a bandleader and her distinctive and modern approach to the clarinet which has earned widespread international acclaim. Tickets for tonight are $25 each (a $3 per ticket processing fee will be added to your purchase).
Featuring:
Virginia MacDonald - clarinet
Mark Lewandowski - bass
Piano and Drums - TBD
This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's Youtube Channel at showtime. Accessing the stream is free but donations are encouraged and directly support the band.
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Juno Award-winning clarinetist Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a leading voice of her generation. Known for her lyrical and dynamic approach to the clarinet, she has been described by legendary clarinetist Doreen Ketchens as playing “like a scholar, very refined with plenty of soul.” As an in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer, she maintains a busy international performance schedule across North America and Europe, regularly appearing at renowned venues such as Birdland, Smalls, Ronnie Scott’s, Le Duc des Lombards, and Dizzy’s. Her festival appearances span the globe, with performances at the Detroit, Rochester, Torino, Montreal, and Toronto Jazz Festivals, among others. Born and raised in Toronto, the Canadian clarinetist now resides in New York.
Virginia has worked under the leadership of luminaries such as Michael Dease, Dick Oatts, and Kirk Lightsey. She has performed and recorded with distinguished artists including Harold Mabern, Ira Coleman, Geoffrey Keezer, Bruce Barth, Joe Magnarelli, Xavier Davis, Eddie Henderson, Jerry Bergonzi, Rodney Whitaker, Quincy Davis, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Derrick Gardner, Neil Swainson, and Terry Clarke. Virginia is a frequent collaborator with Grammy Award-winning trombonist Michael Dease, appearing on three of his albums to date, and performing regularly as a member of his groups. Her composition “Up High, Down Low” is featured on his 2023 release Swing Low.
https://virginiamacdonald.ca/