Curtis Macdonald

Curtis Macdonald - Saxophonist & Composer

Alto Saxophone, Composition

Greenwood Heights

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“…a fearless artist who is willing to break free of the shackles of expectations.”

- All About Jazz

Curtis Macdonald is an alto saxophonist and composer. He graduated cum laude from the New School University in 2007 where he immediately became faculty. Recently he released his latest record, Community Immunity on Greenleaf Music.

Curtis draws inspiration from a variety of influences. He remains allured by the emotive sounds of saxophonists past and draws a new melodic virtuosity based not only on traditional approaches, but also other transcendental and philosophical models. His versatility incorporates listening with the ears of a sound designer, playing the saxophone to capture a sense of fluidity, and composing to tickle the mind, all without losing a sense of unity.

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Influences: 

Natural Phenomena.

Subjects: 
Ear Training
Listening
Ensemble Playing
Improvisation
Improvisation for Classically Trained Musicians
Ableton Live
Electronic Music
Finale
Logic Pro
Pro Tools
Reason
Recording and Production
Remixing
Sound Design
Composition
Arranging
Counterpoint
Music Theory
Music Fundamentals
Jazz History
Jazz Theory
Film Scoring
Philosophy
Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Lesson Types: 
Housecall Lessons
Studio Lessons
Master Classes
Workshops
Skill Levels Taught: 
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Housecall Neighborhoods: 
Ditmas Park
Flatbush
Kensington
Brooklyn Heights
Carroll Gardens
Clinton Hill
Cobble Hill
Downtown Brooklyn
DUMBO
Gowanus
Park Slope
South Slope
Prospect Heights
Red Hook
Windsor Terrace
Bay Ridge
Sunset Park
Alphabet City
East Village
Greenwich Village
West Village
Lower East Side
SoHo
TriBeCa
Flatiron District
Gramercy
Long Island City