By Jordan Maldonado, KCCK Programming Intern
Donny McCaslin is a critically acclaimed saxophonist who is recently known for working with David Bowie on his album, “Blackstar.” McCaslin has created a bold, exploratory new sound in jazz, blasting out new styles of rhythms and arena-inspired rock sound with gusto while still keeping a loyal bond to improvisational jazz. At the Jazz Festival, he will be joined by Nate Wood on drums, Jason Lindner on keyboards, and Jonathan Maron on bass.
Currently, McCaslin and his group have been working on an album dedicated to David Bowie, “Beyond Now.”
“David Bowie was a visionary artist whose generosity, creative spirit, and fearlessness will stay with me the rest of my days. Beyond Now is dedicated to him and to all who loved him.” (Donny McCaslin)
The Donny McCaslin Group plays the festival at the main stage on Sunday, July 2nd at 6 p.m.