Jazz duo performance

Island Jazz presents saxophonist and composer Kirk MacDonald in a duo with acclaimed NYC pianist Bruce Barth for a concert at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown this month.

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 PEI on August 13 at 7:30 pm. St. Paul’s is one of the best-sounding venues for jazz in Atlantic Canada.

Kirk MacDonald is one of Canada’s most acclaimed jazz saxophonists and composers, a two-time JUNO Award winner with over 60 recordings to his name, including 18 as a leader. His accolades include an ECMA Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association, and honours from the Montreal Jazz Festival and Humber College, where he is a celebrated educator. MacDonald has performed and recorded extensively with top musicians across Canada, the US, and Europe, touring globally and appearing at major jazz venues like Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center, Ronnie Scott’s, and Duc des Lombards.

Bruce Barth has been a major force in the New York jazz scene since the late 1980s, performing with legends like Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard. He has played leading venues worldwide, including the Kennedy Center and the Village Vanguard, and recorded over 135 albums, including 17 as a leader. A long-time member of the Terell Stafford Quartet, Barth has also worked with artists such as Tony Bennett, Phil Woods, and Branford Marsalis. He teaches at Temple and Columbia Universities and is known for his global master classes and deep commitment to jazz education.

Advance tickets are available at eventbrite.ca. For more information, visit kirkmacdonald.com, brucebarthmusic.com, or follow @islandjazzpei on socials.