Jazz Articles about John Mackay

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 originals on the album find their roots in Bhagavan's teaching. If the music is any indication, serenity is an important part of the man's ...