Kirk MacDonald started to play the saxophone at age 10, studying with Bill Loeb in Sydney, Nova Scotia, from 1969 to 1971 and later entering a High School Music Program under Terry Hill studying saxophones, clarinet, flute, music theory and composition. Kirk has worked with many leading 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, Phil Woods, John Taylor, and Ron McClure. Kirk has appeared on over 25 jazz recordings. In addition, Kirk has recorded over 30 of his own compositions on Compact Disc.
   It is amazing that this is Kirk MacDonald's first full album as leader! His earlier work is thinly documented mostly as sideman and on numerous C.B.C. broadcasts. But here finally he is with players of his own choosing, playing songs which have meaning for him. The results are both exciting and illuminating. His work with Claude Ranger, Dave Young and others brought him to the attention of musicians and jazz fans as a major talent. His uncompromising honesty with music is probably responsible for a lack of wider recognition.There is a core to one's playing that often can be heard in the earliest notes he plays. This part doesn't change - like character is revealed in the face. The musician is revealed in his tone.The music in this collection, a mix of standards and originals, covers a lot of ground. Descriptions are superfluous....This is beautiful music, you'll love it!"