Sean Mackenzie began playing the piano at the age of nine, by 11 he was performing his original works in competitions and by 15 had started performing professionally with jazz and rock bands.
Since graduating from Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 1987 he has travelled widely composing, performing and teaching.
With influences from all corners of the world, Sean’s music travels from one hemisphere to another and back again. The beauty of Sean Mackenzie’s music is its undulating melodies, profound harmonies and creative improvisation.
Sean finds inspiration in the music of Brazil, Latin Americas, Africa, Asia and the European Gypsies. He developed a unique understanding and sound with music, making him one of the exceptional musicians and composers of our time.
Multi instrumentalist, composer and producer Sean Mackenzie is an eccentric wizard on a worldwide journey through music. His explorations into less conventional, indigenous sounds have seen him specialise in piano, the exquisite thumb piano (Kalimba) of Africa, and the beautiful Brazilian instruments of berimbau and pandeiro.
Sean has composed and produced music for Nikatsu Film Studios in Japan, Lulo Reinhardt as well as his own albums Talking to Myselves, Off 2 C the Planet, Brasil and Couch Invaders. He has been involved in intensive workshops in Holland and Brazil.
Sean tours with Lulo Reinhardt and his own band and is endorsed by Korg.
Who: Sean Mackenzie- Piano
Christopher Soulos – Bass
Fabian Hevia – Drums
When: Sunday, July 8
Where: The Harvest Café, Newrybar
Interested?: Tickets Pre $15 (+bf) /Door $18; Doors 4pm/Show 4.30pm; food available and fully licensed
