Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Tom Waits, Chopin, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Tony Gould, Bud Powell, Bach, Barney Mcall....and many others too numerous to mention...
Sounds Like
"Glyn serves it up. He isn’t into just playing chords and devices but
rather describing things with music, describing specific feelings
or abstract concepts. He has a vision and his music will take you
there if you allow it."
Barney Mcall
New York pianist, Blue Note recording Artist, Pianist for Gary Bartz
"An impressive young pianist who explores the musical
possibilities with an enquiring mind and virtuosic skill. Watch this
space!........."
Helen Matthews
Jazz Program Producer, Perth International Arts Festival
"MacDonald plays with style and restraint, and Sam Anning
(Bass) and Michael Perkins (Drums) follow suit. The three men
bounce ideas off each other with practised ease. MacDonald also
impresses as a composer. His melodies refuse to follow
predictable routes, and his harmonies twist away from
sugariness. When all five musicians play together, it's not hard to
be reminded of the Miles Davis Quintet."
Peter J Casey
Canberra Times (Jazz Reviewer)
"An appealing piano voice and a promising approach. Keep
making the good music"
Tord Gustavson
ECM recording artist
"Glyn MacDonald's Trio is an exciting and extremely talented
band from Perth. Their music is a mix of startlingly original
compositions and jazz standards. It is played with the ease that
comes from superb individual talent that has come together with
the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. This
is the new wave of West Coast Jazz."
Peter Kenyon
JAZZWA Chairman
"The recording is sharp and tight knit. All of the compositions are
original, which is a great accomplishment considering most
classic jazz CD's out there contain one or two tracks from
someone else. The Glyn MacDonald Trio provides music for Jazz
lovers to listen to on a lazy evening."
Mike James
Smooth Jazz and More Radio
The first album from the Glyn MacDonald Trio is a self-titled journey
of distinctly original material that features the outstanding abilities
of two great Australian horn players. Matthew Jodrell (Trumpet &
Flugal horn) and Carl Mackey (Alto & Tenor Saxophone) leave no
melodic stone unturned in their quest for improvisational
exploration.
A master stroke in bringing the finely tuned talents of sound
engineer Lee Buddle into the mix, has capture an unprecedented
warmth and raw beauty from the live environment in which it was
played. The results truly speak for themselves, but it must be heard
to be believed.
Since his first gig at age 16, Glyn has performed in Canada, England, Scotland and Wales and throughout Australia.
In 1994, Glyn began a 3-year Diploma of Performing Arts in Classical Trombone at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
Within the time spent in this course, Glyn was resident pianist at Savannahs Restaurant, Radisson Observation City Hotel. He also toured England, Scotland and Wales with the Kalamunda Youth Swing Band where he played such venues as Ronnie Scotts in Birmingham and festivals such as the Wigan and Glasgow Jazz Festivals.
Glyn then went on to complete a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano at WAAPA. During this time the International Association of Jazz Educators awarded him the Most Improved Player Award. He received the highest mark possible for his graduation recital and was invited to become a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for excellence in his field.
In March of 2001 Glyn travelled to Vancouver Canada where he spent 14 months touring, recording and playing. In his time there he performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival and was chosen as the artist of the month by CBC radio Vancouver who featured 45 mins of Glyns music including an interview. Other recordings included Into the Groove: Solcola, Light Still Shines: George McFetridge and Live @The Cellar: Glyn MacDonald Trio.
Performance venues in Canada included the Cellar Jazz Club, Barnone and the Backstage Lounge. He was also invited to perform a solo piano concert for the West Vancouver Arts Society at the Silk Purse Art Gallery.
Glyn has performed in backing bands for James Morrison, Judith Durham (from the Seekers), and Rufus Reid, and performed as support to Shirley Bassey and the Frank Foster Big Band. He has also performed with many of Perths top Jazz vocalists including Libby Hammer, Elle Deslanders, Ali BodyCoat and played in the 14 piece Latin, funk, fusion band Hothouse.
Glyn is presently living in Perth, Australia where he is a member of many of Perths best bands including Backlash Jazz Quintet,11 piece latin band L.C Salsa, Bronwynn Way Quintet and the 7 piece funk, fusion, hip-hop band Salamander who he toured with during their Out West tour.
Glyn performs at many local jazz festivals including the annual York and Subiaco Jazz Festivals. Glyn also performs in and around Perth as a freelance musician, as well as working with his own trio which recorded Oneness in November of 2000.
Glyn has been heard locally on RTR and ABC FM. He has also been recorded on the compilation CD Here and Now celebrating 30 years of the Perth Jazz Society and JAZZAZIZ II compilation.
In 2004 the Glyn MacDonald Trio recorded their second album which was an all original affair. To hear samples and read the reviews go to www.cdbaby.com/glyn
In 2006 Glyn was invited to join the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts to teach Jazz and Contemporary piano. He also travelled to Rome with Salamander to perform at the Villa Cillemontana Jazz Festival.
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Many thinks for your wishes!!I do not often consult myspace but for 3 years I listen to a little what you do and really I like it.... Do you know Faces Records? They have a page on myspace also and I think that it would be a pleasant meeting for each... They often work with musicians and what you make what is completely what they like I believe... In everything the cases, i likes youre work
Hi I really like your music!! would you like to partecipate as a pianist to my project? Let me know my e-mail address is vagnini@libero.it Thank you Have a great day
Just wanted to Thank you for the luv and support! Feel free to comment on my songs and vocals anytime on my page...it's greatly appreciated & Please spread the word and keep listening! =)* Marisol aka SILVUPLAY
Thanks so much - great stuff here, very funny to listen to. Have a nice summer, unbelieveable, that we have so much snow actually. I miss the summer. All the best, Kris (
Thanks mate!! Just remembered i havent gotten back to yr email from ages ago.. Sorry man, ive been so freakin busy (and broke!). Hope to catch up with you soon though! Hope all's well with you and the family. peace
Hi, Glyn! Greetings And Best Wishes From Kazhargan! Wishing You and Your Family Merry Christmas And Many Blessings For The New Year 2009! SEE YOU ON KAZHARGAN!
Hey Glyn, wanted to come but didnt get there hey... How'd it go. Playing down redcliffe on the murray on the 5th Dec looking forward to that otherwise just doing my cover band throwing in a few originals in between have a great weekend x
Hi Glyn, I have been working on songs in odd time signature in order to expose children to music other than your standard 4/4. Songs that they can play and sing. There are four on my page at the moment. Would love you to check them out. Regards, Christos.
