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John Mackay

John Mackay wrote his first song at 3 years old, and began piano studies at age 6. He began his professional career at age 18, playing the Hammond B-3 organ in a number of venues, including television and radio. He studied composition and arranging throughout the 70's with various well-known teachers in Toronto, (where he grew up), but fundamentally considers himself a self-taught musician, through years of listening and playing experience. He has worked with some of Canada's finest jazz musicians, including Peter Appleyard, Don Thompson, Marty Morell, Michael Stewart and many others, while simultaneously working some "commercial gigs" with various artists, including Roger Whittaker and Jim Carey

Tony Adamo: Soul Glide

by Nicholas F. Mondello
March 6, 2024

"Soul Glide" is the latest offering from singer/composer and hipster nonpareil, Tony Adamo. The track is a slick R&B throwback with an Eddie Harris “Listen Here" vibe and groove. It is an enjoyable listen and it has terrific momentum and bite. Over a solid rhythm bed from this spirited ensemble, Rob Sudduth's tenor ...

The Three Tenants

April 26, 2007

Album: Organoptics
By John Mackay
Label: Chicken Coup Records
Released: 2006
Duration: 5:48

Organoptics

By John Mackay

Label: Chicken Coup Records
Released: 2006

Peaced Heart and Often Grin

By John Mackay

Label: Music in the Vines
Released: 2001
Track listing: Never Not Knowing Bavaneeta; Smile; You and the Night and the Music; Scrambling Nobles*; Tennessee Waltz; On the Road to Franklin Square*; Psychotic Dance Moves*; In the Manner of Flowers*; Bye Bye Blackbird*; And After so Long a Time*

John Mackay: Peaced Heart and Often Grin

by Dave Nathan
June 1, 2001

John Mackay came to the Napa Valley and Sonoma wine countries of California via Toronto, New York and Boston. In addition to jazz, Mackay has written choral works and is currently immersed in Indian music and instruments. This album is dedicated to Sri Sri Bhagavan who has the title of Divine World Teacher. The six Mackay ...