With an established reputation as one of Canada’s leading saxophonists, Kirk MacDonald cut his first record at the age of 13. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, and has worked with many leading musicians in a variety of musical genres. He has performed on over 40 CDs as both leader and sideman, and has participated in numerous national broadcast recordings for CBC Radio. In addition to performing extensively throughout Canada, he has also performed in the U.S., France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Monaco, Australia, Korea, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. For over 25 years, Kirk has worked and recorded with many leading Canadian, American and international jazz musicians, including Claude Ranger, Dave Young, Sam Noto, Sonny Greenwich, Kenny Wheeler, Eddie Henderson, Harold Mabern, Walter Bishop Jr., Lorne Lofsky, Bob Mover, Pat LaBarbera, John Taylor, Mike Stern, Jim McNeely, Vince Mendoza, John Clayton, Chris Potter, Barry Romberg, Andre White, Rob Smith, Brian Dickinson, Denny Christianson, Bernie Senensky, Phil Nimmons. As a composer, he has recorded over 50 of his own compositions. Recently, a number of his pieces have been arranged for large ensembles by leading Canadian and American arrangers. Kirk has been active as an educator for almost 25 years at both the college and university levels.