Sep 26, 2015 first track on the album casting for gravity, released in 2012. Despite mccaslin s extensive, acclaimed career he grew up gigging with his fathers jazz ensembles in santa cruz, california, attended bostons esteemed berklee college of music, and began his recording career in the late 90s collaborating with bowie altered how he approached his craft. Lefebvres bass really shines on firefly, a tune that begins with an eerie bass solo that builds into the saxs theme. Key motion quintet, dave douglasdonny mccaslin, first listen. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates and promotional offers.
Donny mccaslin, tenor saxophone jason lindner, keyboards tim lefebvre, bass mark guiliana, drums produced by david binney. Remain a graduate of the berklee school of music, donny mccaslin born donald paul mccaslin has had a. Donny mccaslin releases perpetual motion, featuring tim. With three grammy nominations and 11 albums to his name, mccaslins path to bowie and beyond now can be traced back to 2011 with the release of his album perpetual motion, taking on an. Get donny mccaslin setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other donny mccaslin fans for free on. Donny mccaslin is very much a tenor saxophonist in the john coltranesonny rollins mold, but he often varies his approach by adopting unusual instrumentation. Declaration by donny mccaslin, released 11 august 2009 1. Feb 08, 2011 jazz saxophonist donny mccaslin has released his ninth solo album, perpetual motion, featuring the electric bass talents of tim lefebvre. Announcing the winners of the donny mccaslin perpetual. Jul 29, 2016 donny mccaslin was david bowies david bowie the nation with three grammy nominations and 11 albums to his name, mccaslins path to bowie and beyond now can be traced back to 2011 with the release of his album perpetual motion, taking on an electric direction for the first time in contrast to his previous acoustic projects. In 1987 mccaslin joined burtons group and toured the world with him for four years. Despite mccaslins extensive, acclaimed career he grew up gigging with his fathers jazz ensembles in santa cruz, california, attended bostons esteemed berklee college of music, and began his recording career in the late 90s collaborating with bowie altered how he approached his craft. Donald paul mccaslin born august 11, 1966 is an american jazz saxophonist.
Each new record from tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin is cause for celebration. Theres his probing, modernist five hands down, the squirmy read more donny mccaslin. Donny mccaslin continues the reinvention heard on his album blow. Recommended tools eventual late night gospel excursion margins of solitude 3 signs 2nd hour revisited fast brazil after completing. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. His father, who is a piano player got him started then and. Donny mccaslin group bowies blackstar band releasing. Jazz saxophonist donny mccaslin has released his ninth solo album, perpetual motion, featuring the electric bass talents of tim lefebvre.
Collaborators on this project include blackstar bassist tim lefebvre tedeschi trucks band, saturday night live, drummer mark guiliana meshell. Includes unlimited streaming of perpetual motion via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Lately, hes been on a funkfueled electric bender, and if this dubby, spaceage. Generally im not a fan of the electric bass, but it really works here. Announcing the winners of the donny mccaslin perpetual motion giveaway. Tiny desk concert hear mccaslin, the saxophonist and bandleader whose group backed david bowie on blackstar, near the anniversary of that albums release. A renowned soloist whose memberships in dave douglas quintet, mingus dynasty and the maria schneider orchestra have won him great acclaim including a grammy nomination for his work with schneiders orchestra, mccaslin has delved into groove. Theres his probing, modernist five hands down, the squirmy spacefunk of memphis redux, and firefly, a deep, pensive cut that begins as. Subsequently he would play saxophone on bowies 2016 album blackstar.
Subsequently he would play saxophone on bowies 2016 album blackstar on october 14, 2016, mccaslin released beyond. Tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin has long been known as an exceptional jazz soloist. First track on the album casting for gravity, released in 2012. I know this is an old thread, but donny plays the same berg larson 1052m that he started on when he was 7 years old. The sheet music includes lead sheets for seven mccaslin originals. Subscribers can download both this track and the bsidemccaslins five hands down. Together with sidemen ben monder on guitar, scott colley on bass, and jim black on drums, mccaslin plays his. Donny mccaslin perpetual motion greenleaf music by dave. Beyond now, an album dedicated to bowie, was recorded nearly 3 months after his passing. Key motion quintet, dave douglasdonny mccaslin, first. A graduate of the berklee school of music, donny mccaslin born donald paul mccaslin has had a saxophone in his hands from his earliest years and has integrated the entire range of sounds that a tenor sax can produce into his repertoire. Contemporary jazz, fusion, postbop, funk, saxophone donny.
In 1991 he moved to new york city and was a member of steps ahead in november 2014, mccaslin played saxophone on david bowies single sue or in a season of crime. The tenorists tenth album, casting for gravity, released in october, takes his foray into the electric sphere on 2011 lp perpetual motion one step further, openly drawing influences from. Perpetual motion by donny mccaslin, released in 2011 on greenleaf music. Donny was influenced deeply by his experience collaborating with bowie, and the album is dedicated to his. Thats what he does on perpetual motion, using an electric bass played by tim lefebvre, electric and acoustic keyboards by adam benjamin and uri caine, and drums by mark guiliana and antonio sanchez. Recommended tools eventual late night gospel excursion margins of solitude 3 signs 2nd hour revisited fast brazil after completing your purchase, you will receive an. Now that he has proven his mettle on the pianoless trio battleground with recommended tools. This band comprised of the saxophonist, drummer mark guiliana, bassist tim lefebvre, and keyboardist jason lindner offered recorded evidence of their unique, exploratory yet accessible meld of. Donny mccaslin is a versatile tenor saxophonist whose second release as a leader exhibits steady growth and imagination in abundance. Now, mccaslins quartet have recorded beyond now, to be released on motema music on oct.
In november 2014, mccaslin played saxophone on david bowies single sue or in a season of crime. Stadium jazz by donny mccaslin, released 02 october 2012. It has a real modern feel to it without sounding to fusiony. Donny mccaslin perpetual motion greenleaf music by dave douglas. In my opinion mccaslin is a talent deserving wider recognition. For someone following the sparse tenor trio album recommended tools greenleaf, 2008, perpetual motion is a 180 turn for mccaslin.
March 1, 2012 tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin has long been known as an exceptional jazz soloist. The 10track album is full of odd meter grooves and rich harmonies, creating a very hip and modern vibe. Despite mccaslins extensive, acclaimed career he grew up gigging with his fathers jazz ensembles in santa cruz, california, attended bostons esteemed. Past donny mccaslin tour dates and concerts from this year. This is a pdf download of lead sheets from the album recommended tools by saxophonist donny mccaslin. A cover of deadmau5s coelacanth 1 melds ambience and lyricism in a beautiful respite before the explosive faceplant, a quirky, polyrhythmic rocker with driving bass work. His father, who is a piano player got him started then and picked the berg and the ba that he still plays. Apr 25, 2019 the protean tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin touches down on numerous musical platforms on this bristling disc.
The protean tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin touches down on numerous. A renowned soloist whose memberships in dave douglas quintet, mingus dynasty and the maria schneider orchestra have won him great acclaim including a grammy nomination for his work with schneiders orchestra, mccaslin has delved into groovebased territory in the. Mccaslin s playing is at the center, always soulful and emotive. David bowies final album blackstar featured impressive jazz music provided by the quartet of donny mccaslin, jason linder, mark guiliana and tim lefebvre. Here we have the latest offering from the nyc based saxophonist donny mccaslin. Perpetual motion is another great release by donny mccaslin. The protean tenor saxophonist donny mccaslin touches down on numerous musical platforms on this bristling disc. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from donny mccaslin at the discogs marketplace. Remain a graduate of the berklee school of music, donny mccaslin born donald paul mccaslin has had a saxophone in his hands from his. In 1991 he moved to new york city and was a member of steps ahead. Subsequently he would play saxophone on bowies 2016 album blackstar on october 14, 2016, mccaslin released beyond now, inspired by his. Anyone who has followed donny mccaslins career, particularly over the last decade, understands that his quartets collaboration with david bowie on blackstar was already a perfect fit. Find the song lyrics for donny mccaslin top tracks. Check out the douglas composition, split personality, above via soundcloud.
Perpetual motion by donny mccaslin, released 25 january 2011 1. Mccaslin and lindner madly push at and through guilianas hyperkinetic drumming. Together with sidemen ben monder on guitar, scott colley on bass, and jim black on drums, mccaslin plays his heart out on some very invigorating original music. Deutsches jazzfestival 20 donny mccaslin casting for gravity donny mccaslin 07. Contemporary jazz, fusion, postbop, funk, saxophone. Saxophonist donny mccaslin is one of the citys most versatile and responsive team players, whether hes supporting another leader or working with colleagues in.
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