Earl MacDonald

This article is about the Canadian musician born 1970. For the American musician 1885-1949, see Earl McDonald.

Earl Murray MacDonald
Background information
Born (1970-07-26) July 26, 1970
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresJazz, bebop, hard bop, post-bop, modal jazz, big band, classical, orchestral jazz
OccupationsComposer, arranger, conductor, musician, university professor
InstrumentPiano
Years active1995–present
LabelsDeath Defying Records, Sea Breeze Jazz
Websiteearlmacdonald.com
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Earl MacDonald (born July 26, 1970) is a Canadian pianist, composer, arranger, conductor, recording artist, and educator specializing in jazz. Described as "a magical, musical alchemist of hip hybrids", MacDonald's compositional work frequently draws upon other musical styles, fusing them with jazz. The Winnipeg native has been employed as director of jazz studies at the University of Connecticut since the fall of 2000.

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