"veteran guitarist who knows his influences cold, and consistantly plays to his strong suit."
-Michael Nastos, All Music Guide
"MacDonald's charismatic manner...relentless pulse...elegant communicating...he soared rhythmically...with sleekly crafted phrases."
-Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
"MacDonald's trio swings strong, but light, the better to frame his pleasant and unhurried melodies; he fits neatly into the relaxed,
country-tinged post-bop mode of guitarists Herb Ellis and Charlie Byrd."
-Neil Tesser, Chicago Jazz Examiner
"...a fine bop-based guitarist in the tradition of Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, and Joe Pass."
-Scott Yanow, JazzTimes Magazine
"...beautiful bell-clear sounds and sure-footed sense of swing."
-Zan Stewart, Los Angeles Times