The Long Wait, by Matthew McDonald

The Long Wait

by Matthew McDonald

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releases May 24, 2024

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1.	The Long Wait
2.	Liebish
3.	Night Scenes 09:05	buy track
4.	Interlude
5.	Afterwards
6.	Dealin''' 05:38	buy track
7.	Interlude 2
8.	A Chance Encounter
9.	In the Heights
10.	Feng-I
11.	A wee bit of fun
12.	Going Back, Moving Forward

about

"The Long Wait" is a musical expression of living in the complicated, fast-paced, yet always interesting metropolis that is New York City. The album’s title has a double meaning for me in that it was written during the long period of isolation we collectively experienced together in 2020, but also became the title track due to the extended length of time it took to release this music. "Liebish" is a tribute to the incredible access we have in this city to some of the greatest musical minds of the art form. In this case, the great David Liebman, who opened my world up to endless musical possibilities. "Night Scenes" and "Afterwards" are musical reflections of how overcoming mental and physical struggles create a sense of relief and condifence in life. "Dealin'', "In the Heights", and "A Wee Bit of Fun" all attempt to paint a picture of day to day life in a city which seems to be both energetic and chaotic, but also hopeful and inspiring. "A Chance Encounter" and "Feng-I", dedicated to my wife Emily(Feng-I), provide a softer side to the album and express the wonderful encounters that are possible throughout this city and in life. Finally, "Going Back, Moving Forward" is a rumination that sometimes one has to deal with the past before moving forward to the next experience. I would like to thank everyone involved in helping me complete this project and everyone who supported me along the way. It has been a great pleasure for me to create this music, and I sincerely hope that you enjoy it now that the long wait is over...

credits

releases May 24, 2024

Personnel Listing:
Matthew McDonald - Trombone
Manuel Valera - Piano/Rhodes(6,11)
Yasushi Nakamura - Bass
Mark Whitfield Jr. - Drums

Alex Norris - Trumpet (6,12)
Janet Alexrod - Flute (7,8)
Peter Hess - Clarinet (7,8)
Ben Kono -English Horn (7,8)
Carl Maraghi - Bass Clarinet (7,8)
Meg Okura - violin (10)
Yu-Ping Tsai - Violin (10)
Andy Lin - Viola (10)
Nan-Cheng Chen - Cello (10)

All Compositions and Arrangements by Matthew McDonald
Copyright mcbonemusic, 2024. All Rights Reserved.

Recorded by David Stoller at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio on May 11-13, 2023
Mixed by Brian Montgomery
Mastered by Nate Wood
Cover Design by Tom Beckham
Additional photography by Mark Dye and Katie Berry
Licensed to Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records, LLC.
www.mattmcdonaldmusic.com

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about

Matthew McDonald New York, New York

Matthew McDonald has performed at the North Sea, Montreux,
and Umbria festivals, as well as, The Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Birdland, Jazz Standard, Smalls, Carnegie Hall, and others. Performed with Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Max Weinberg Big Band, Mambo Legends Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Shaggy, Little Steven, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Christian McBride Big Band. ... more