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Donny McCaslin

He was born in 1966 in California. Inspired by his father, a pianist and vibraphonist, the youngster started playing tenor saxophone at 12, and quickly progressed, touring Europe and participating in the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival while in high school.

After attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, he joined Berklee professor Gary Burton’s quintet. McCaslin moved to New York in 1991, where he joined the group Steps Ahead, with whom he made the 1995 disc Vibe. From that moment, he began to turn heads with his solo work in larger ensembles – first Ken Schaphorst’s big band, and subsequently the acclaimed Maria Schneider Orchestra, where his performance received a Grammy nomination for “Best Jazz Instrumental Solo” in 2004. He participated in more adventurous musical projects like the quartet Lan Xang, along with fellow saxophonist David Binney, and the quintet led by trumpeter Dave Douglas, who added McCaslin to his band in 2005. Thanks to the high profile of the Dave Douglas Quintet, Donny has achieved deserved praise for the intensity and boldness of his solos. He also recorded and performed live with premier artists such as Danilo Pérez, Luciana Souza, John Patitucci, Charles Mingus and Pat Metheny.

His recent album in a trio, Recommended Tools, has reaped much praise from The New York Times and the prestigious site www.allaboutjazz.com.

Programme

Thursday 16
9.30pm11pm

Thelonious

Donny McCaslin Trio
Payable show: $15. Compulsory minimum purchase. Gatherings
Friday 17
8.30pm

Coliseo Theatre

Tolvan Big Band
  • Helge Albin (alto sax, flute, musical director)
  • Inge Petersson (tenor sax)
  • Ulf Holmström (alto sax, alto flute)
  • Cennet Jönsson (tenor sax, soparano sax, bass clarinet)
  • Bernt Sjunnesson (baritone sax, flute)
  • Anders Gustafsson (trumpet)
  • Christer Gustafsson (trumpet)
  • Roy Wall (trumpet)
  • Fredrik Davidsson (trumpet)
  • Peter Asplund (trumpet)
  • Vincent Nilsson (trombone)
  • Olle Tull (trombone)
  • Ola Åkerman (trombone)
  • Ola Nordqvist (trombone)
  • Björn Hängsel (bass trombone, tuba)
  • Jacob Karlzon (piano)
  • Patrik Albin (double bass)
  • Lennart Gruvstedt (drums)
Host: Donny McCaslin & Fernando Tarrés Cuarteto
Payable shows: Stalls $20, first, second and third tier: $10. International concerts