Member Since: 15/12/2004
Band Website: www.ivorytickler.com
Influences: My mother for perservering through the tragic loss of a husband my father and raising two kids in a less than desirable situation, Phil Sampson, Byron Berline my musical father, Dan Haerle my teacher at North Texas U., Frank Mantooth my jazz mentor and we will meet again in Heavan, John Moots for introducing me to these wonderful musicians just mentioned and for allowing me to host the 2004 Cameron Jazz Fest, Russell Scarborough, Ed Shaugnessy, Wycliffe Gordon, John and Pat Labarbara, Clyde Curr, Jae Sinnett, Vince Gill, Katrina Elam, Russell Malone, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Michele Camilo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eric Reed, Russell Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, Jaco Pastorius, Jimmy Smith, John Hobbs my Nashville Mentor, Leon Alexander my brother, Terry Burrell another brother, Ryan Cohen, Joey Defrancesco, Wynton Marsalis, Terrence Blanchard, Clifford Brown "I love you man", Miles Davis, John Coltrane for allowing me to transcribe and study your brilliance, Joe Sample, Dexter Gordon, John Whittington, Chris Bayne, Rod Roaderuck, Matt Gaskins for kicking my ass musically, Dennis Beinum, Don Hannah, Sugar Baby "I love you baby but sometimes I can't stand you", Paul Cooper my father by the law of brotherhood, Dave Alexander, It's so good to be a civilian again. I would like to thank all the people that treated me like ?!.! in the Army as I was motivated to show you how life is supposed to be lived. Watch and learn.
Sounds Like: Look at my influences and then add the language of Tim McDonald. I sound like no one else but give all the respect to all of the influences that helped develope my voice. Enjoy true musical artistry and none of that B.S. that lingers around today's societypical existence. Peace and love, Tim Mcdonald
www.ivorytickler.com
Record Label: Tim McDonald Records