Raymond MacDonald | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Glasgow |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and Academic |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Website | https://raymondmacdonald.co.uk |
Raymond MacDonald is a saxophonist, composer and psychologist with an extensive career in music, cross-disciplinary arts and academia.[1] Much of his work explores the boundaries and ambiguities between what is conventionally seen as improvisation and composition.[2] As a saxophonist and composer, MacDonald has released over 60 CDs, toured and broadcast worldwide and has composed music for film, television, theatre, radio and art installations.[3] He is currently Professor of Music Psychology and Improvisation at Edinburgh University and his recent book, The Art of Becoming: How Group Improvisation Works (co-authored with Graeme Wilson) explores the nature of improvisation.[4] MacDonald has also co-edited five texts and published over 80 academic papers and book chapters.[1][5]
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