Schroeder's Tantrum, by Earl MacDonald

Schroeder's Tantrum

by Earl MacDonald

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1.	Wanton Spirit 05:58	info	buy track
2.	Multiple J's 04:57	info	buy track
3.	It Might As Well Be Spring 08:55	info	buy track
4.	Green For Danger 05:37	info	buy track
5.	The Din Of Strife 09:59	info	buy track
6.	Schroeder's Tantrum 08:04	info	buy track
7.	New Hope 07:39	info	buy track
8.	Fading Flowers 07:34	info	buy track

about

MacDonald’s debut release. Recorded at CBC Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June 10 & 11, 1996.

Press Quotes:
“This is a rare debut session that shows great promise and great achievement. Not surprisingly, MacDonald’s own playing seems to probe the deepest spirit of the works.”
~ David Dupont, Cadence Magazine

“MacDonald makes a confident first impression with his writing. Everything seems to sit well with his musicians.”
~ Mark Miller, Toronto Globe and Mail

“Earl has a quality and tone that is truly distinctive. His compositions are imaginative and to top it off, he plays with intellect, passion and most importantly, creativity.”
~ Ross Porter, Canadian former broadcast executive, producer & radio host (CBC Radio Two and JAZZ FM91)

“It’s not just the way he plays but the way he writes. Earl MacDonald channels his arresting chops into intriquing melodies that hold your hearing even as your foot taps into overtime. The floating charms of ‘Wanton Spirit’ and the Monkish wit of ‘Schroeder’s Tantrum’ mark only two aspects of MacDonald’s lively imagination. In the near future we’ll hear even more; stick around.”
~ Randal McIllroy, Coda Magazine

“With all due respect to Earl’s powerful pianistic prowess, it is his compositional character that will distinguish this serious artist from the rest of the crowd. Reminiscent of the heyday of BlueNote creations, originals deserving wider recognition include ‘The Din of Strife,’ ‘Multiple J’s,’ the challenging ‘Schroeder’s Tantrum,’ and Kenny Barron’s favorite, the beguiling ‘Wanton Spirit’ – and what whets Barron’s appetite will undoubtedly capture the imagination of many others.”
~ Ray Alexander, Jazz Report Magazine

credits

released October 13, 1997

Personnel:
Earl MacDonald - piano
Kevin Dean - trumpet
Ralph Bowen - tenor & soprano sax, flute
Mike Downes - string bass
Ted Warren - drums

Engineered by: Joe Dudych & Marc Demers
Mixing Assistance by Larry Roy
Produced by Earl MacDonald & Kinsey Posen
Art Direction: Greg Sutherland
Photography: Mark Stegel

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about

Earl MacDonald Connecticut

Described as “a magical, musical alchemist of hip hybrids,” Earl MacDonald continues the long, impactful tradition of political and social activism within the jazz arena. The pianist/composer serves as Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut. Visit earlmacdonald.com for more info. ... more