Jazz on the Wing: Clarinetist Virginia MacDonald Quartet

“Clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, a standout for her eloquent, boundlessly creative solos.” - Hannah Edgar, Downbeat Juno Award-winning clarinetist VIRGINIA MACDONALD has established herself as a leading voice of her generation. Known for her lyrical and dynamic approach to the clarinet, she has been described by legendary clarinetist Doreen Ketchens as playing “like a scholar, very refined with plenty of soul.” As an in-demand bandleader, side woman, and composer, she maintains a busy international performance schedule across North America and Europe, regularly appearing at renowned venues such as Birdland, Smalls, Ronnie Scott’s, Le Duc des Lombards, and Dizzy’s. Her festival appearances span the globe. Born and raised in Toronto, the Canadian clarinetist now resides in New York. Virginia has worked under the leadership of luminaries such as Michael Dease, Dick Oatts, and Kirk Lightsey. She has performed and recorded with distinguished artists including Harold Mabern, Ira Coleman, Geoffrey Keezer, Bruce Barth, Joe Magnarelli, Xavier Davis, Eddie Henderson, Jerry Bergonzi, Rodney Whitaker, Quincy Davis, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Derrick Gardner, Neil Swainson, and Terry Clarke. Virginia co-leads a quintet with renowned trumpet player Joe Magnarelli. The two recently recorded an album with frequent collaborator and acclaimed saxophonist Dick Oatts at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio, slated for release in 2026. Virginia MacDonald - clarinet, Will Bonnes – piano, Mark Lewandowski – upright bass, Nick Bracewelll – drums SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL SEPT 27, BUY 5 Jazz on the Wing tickets FOR THE PRICE OF 4. Adults: $132, Youth: $60 Purchase at Yukon Arts Centre Box Office 667-8574 by phone or in-person. Jazz on the Wing cabaret Presented by Jazz Yukon More info: jazzyukon.ca