KEITH MacDONALD TRIO - Well, You Needn't

WELL YOU NEEDN'T WRITTEN BY THELONIOUS MONK. KEITH MacDONALD-PIANO, MICHAEL MOORE-BASS, AKIRA TANA-DRUMS. RECORDED IN 1985. Keith MacDonald was 55 years old when he got his first big break in show business. The jazz and classical pianist was performing at a memorial service for his lifelong friend, jazz artist Bill Evans, when Evans' manager Helen Keane recognized MacDonald's talent. Five years later, he recorded his debut album, "This Is Keith MacDonald." His second, and final record, "Waiting," was released in 1986. Both received positive reviews in major newspapers. Born in Plainfield, N.J., MacDonald studied music at The Juilliard School in New York. Unable to make a living as a musician, however, he spent the majority of his life struggling financially. In later years, he moved to Boulder, Colo., and gave jazz piano lessons to area students. A fine pianist, excellent in a solo mode and a solid accompanist as well. MacDonald has made some outstanding, if overlooked releases on Landmark, particularly a stunning 1984 solo release. MacDonald died on June 1. Cause of death was not released. He was 79.

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