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Donny McCaslin: From Stadium Jazz To Lost Lullabies

By Lawrence Peryer | The Tonearm
September 27, 2025
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Today, the Spotlight shines on saxophonist Donny McCaslin.

Donny's new album, Lullaby for the Lost (Edition Records), is out now, and what a record it is. It's Donny's saxophone with guitar-driven rock energy, drawing from influences like Neil Young and Nine Inch Nails, resulting in what Donny calls his most personal music to date.

Many know Donny from his pivotal role on David Bowie's final album Blackstar. This latest work demonstrates what may have drawn Bowie to him in the first place: an artist always willing to push into uncharted territory.

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