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I'm very sorry to hear about Kenny's passing, a great player and human being, was always so supportive during good and hard times. He will be missed by me, and many others.
Marshall McDonald
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- Pittsburgh Connection
- I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. Currently live in Westchester County, NY just outside of New York City.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Kenny Blake, Eric Kloss, Dwayne Dolphin, Don Aliquo Jr., Leon Dorsey, Ned Gould, Frank Mallah, Nelson Harrison, Cecil Brooks, Cecil Brooks III, Nathan Davis, Kenny Powell, Tony Cambell, Roger Humpries, Tim Tucker
Past: Stanley Turrentine, Tommy Turrentine, George Benson, Earl Fartha Hines, Roy Eldridge, Art Blakey, Billy Eckstine, Dodo Marmarosa, Ray Brown, Ahmad Jamal, Errol Garner, Grover Mitchell, Billy May
- About Me:
- I am currently Lead Alto Saxophone in The Count Basie Orchestra, I've been in the band full-time since 2001, I was a long term member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and have played with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Illinois Jaquet Big Band, Paquito D'Rivera and the United Nation Orchestra, The Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Orchestra, Charli Persip Supersound. I've been fortunate to keep working in this business and tour the world. Some of the best musicians in the world have come from Pittsburgh PA.
- Website:
- http://www.marshallmcdonald.com
- Artist or Fan
- artist
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 4:47am on August 29, 2009,
Calvin Stemley said…
- Hey Marshall and how have you been ?You sound great on your website.When will you be back in Pittsburgh?
Take Care
Calvin Stemley
- At 11:47am on September 19, 2008,
George Caldwell said… - Marshall, what up man, thanks for the shout-out; I didn't know you were from Pittsburgh, I thought you were from New York. Anyway, good to be here on the Pittsburgh Jazznet. Hoipe to get together and play soon. Take care.
peace,
-G
- At 7:12am on September 19, 2008,
Kathleen Gorman said… - Hi Marshall,
A pleasure to meet you here in the network. Wow, Basie band and other amazing groups that you have worked with. You are
one of the true spirits of Jazz today. Yes, I have heard Nikki, a very talented young lady, and going far, I am sure.
Thanks for stopping by to say hello. All the best,
Kathleen
- At 2:54am on September 19, 2008,
Kevin Amos said… - Hey man it's good to hear from you. The video was real cool.
Still on the air at Carnegie-Mellon. I'm holding down Sunday mornings still. Not too long ago I heard from George Gee.
Take care...talk to you soon.
Kevin
- At 4:41pm on June 29, 2008,
Dave Yoho said… - Hello Marshall, It's a pleasure to connect with you here on jazzburgher. peace, Dave Yoho
- At 7:12am on June 24, 2008,
Marly Ikeda said… - Glad to meet you Marshall!
Thanks for your friendship.
Peace and Blessings.
Kisses,
May
- At 12:10am on April 14, 2008,
Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell said… - Yo bro, good to hear from you. You are in the throne now, where you belong. Keep the tradition alive.
Peace, TC
- At 5:18pm on March 8, 2008,
Janelle Burdell said… - Oh my! From Tim Tucker to Nelson to Jimmy Ford---it's an honor. Long overdue! May we get to swing soon! ciao, -janelle
- At 5:34pm on February 4, 2008,
Dr. Nelson Harrison said… - You are one of the bright lights from Pittsburgh. Thank you for joining. Help everyone to keep abreast of your activities an thoughts here.
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