Mirror of The Mind
Earl is pleased to announce the release of his latest recording, "Mirror of the Mind", on Death Defying Records. "Mirror of the Mind" is now available through CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, and various download and streaming sites. Order your copy today! 
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The following online liner notes were written by Earl to coincide with the album's release:
• Press Release •
• About the Music • the Musicians •
• What's C.O.W.? • Why Cello? •
• Music Videos • Production Credits •
• Thanks • CD Packaging Layout •
• CD Release Concert • KickStarter Project •
Reviews are starting to roll in! Take a look at what is being written about Earl's new recording with the Creative Opportunity Workshop.
Jazz Composer, Arranger, Pianist, and Educator - Earl MacDonald
Who's Earl?
Earl MacDonald is a composer, arranger, pianist and educator specializing in jazz. Originally from Canada, the former musical director for Maynard Ferguson is now based in Connecticut, halfway between Boston and NYC. Here you can find out about Earl’s new music, performances, teaching, and latest projects. Visit Earl’s blog, download MP3s, buy CDs, read reviews, or take a free online lesson. There's plenty to see, hear and learn on this site, so get yourself comfortable and stay a while.
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At a luncheon on 09/06/2013, Earl received the UCONN School of Fine Arts' 2013 Outstanding Faculty Award. This award honors the accomplishments of the SFA faculty member who has demonstrated an outstanding record of service, to both the School and the arts profession.
Earl will lead the Jazz Education All-Stars in a performance of his 10tet music at the Jazz Education Network Conference in Dallas on January 10th, 2014. The group will include saxophonists Kris Allen (Williams College), Jim Brenan (Mount Royal University), and Glenn Kostur (U of New Mexico), trumpeters Jeff Holmes (UMASS) and Brad Goode (U of Colorado), trombonist Conrad Herwig (Rutgers), French hornist Tom Varner (Cornish College), bassist Mike Downes (Humber College) and drummer Ed Soph (UNT).