Larry McDonald, Among The Greats - Veteran Percussionist To Be Honoured At The End Of The Month

Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer (Jamaica)

When percussionist Larry McDonald released his debut album, Drumquestra, two years ago, it made the pages of several world beat and jazz publications in the United States, but very little was heard of it in Jamaica.

McDonald is bound to get some local media attention at the end of the month as one of seven persons who will be honoured during the July 30 Tribute to The Greats ceremony at Curphey Place in St Andrew.

It is a rare acknowledgement for one of Jamaica's most accomplished musicians.

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