Kirk MacDonald & Lorne Lofsky - Calendula

Two of Canada's best and brightest, tenor player Kirk MacDonald and guitarist Lorne Lofsky perform MacDonald's original ballad "Calendula". Both Kirk and Lorne have developed unique and individual voices on their respective instruments while remaining firmly in the tradition of the music. Check out their websites www.kirkmacdonald.com and www.lornelofsky.com and if you're in Toronto try to check them out.

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Music

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• Kirk
• MacDonald
• Lorne
• Lofsky
• Guitar
• Sax
• Tenor
• Jazz

[MarkEisenman]

Continued:

By your way of thinking, just thinking about pianists that I love; Tommy Flanagan, Wynton Kelly, Sonny Clark, Hank Jones, Red Garland and dozens of other pianists aren't worth anyone's time because they aren't Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner or Keith Jarrett or Bud Powell, or Brad Mehldau.

[meesterbenja]

@MarkEisenman

Well put, Mr. Eisenman! No disrespect to the innovators of the world, but it's often the master craftsmen who make the greatest music. Take Bach, for instance, who was viewed by many of his contemporaries as antiquated in style. With the wide availability of mp3s and youtube videos people so often overlook the fact that innovation is, and always will be, a rare occurance. I mean, how many Coltranes and Parkers were there back in the day? Time to listen to some Hank Jones!

[musicisfusion]

I think he still teaches at York University, however.

[MarkEisenman]

jazzcombo251said " they are incredible players but they haven't created anything new for the music."

Since when is that the goal of musicians?

Music at its best is an expression of feeling, and if we the listeners are lucky it also strikes a chord (pun intended) in us. That is the ultimate goal. To be, or even attempt to be, the next Coltrane is a mugs game.

I'd recognize either Kirk of Lorne in a couple of notes. That means they each have a voice. That should be enough for any listener.

[MattHurleyHimself]

Incredible!



[Music4Life946]

im friends with Lofsky's son :D

[colourfulwithaU]

York and Humber.

[jazzcombo251]

that is definitely very true but neither of these players are doing anything very creative or different. they are incredible players but they haven't created anything new for the music. That's why these player aren't as well known as other musicians that are more commercial or well known.

[Lordphauntleroy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRK :D

[jynxjat]

any body hear of another great Canadian guitar palyer, Gordie Brandt?

[borgesian2]

This was a beautiful session, the other tunes are as good. Kirk is by far and away one of the best tenors in jazz. As everything Canadian, it's understated but all the big commercial names have nothing on him. He can handle anything. bop, Coltrane, ballads and play in any format.

I've seen Kirk and Lorne perform in duet in Toronto, a couple of times, and the shows remain as some f my best memories of jazz.