Malcolm McNeil

Malcolm McNeil at The Gables Tavern is proudly hosted by Auckland Jazz and Blues Club

Malcolm McNeill has long been considered one of New Zealand's finest jazz singers. For over 30 years his unique artistry and intelligent approach have earned him the enthusiastic and loyal following of aficionados both in N.Z. and around the world.

Growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand, he sought out from an early age the recordings that caught his ear: singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme and instrumentalists like Bird, Dizzy, Oscar Peterson, Miles Davis and other jazz greats.

On New Zealand radio Malcolm became, literally, a unique voice pioneering the sound of modern vocal jazz in New Zealand's music scene.

Malcolm's talent has taken him all over the world. In England, composer/pianist/singer Richard Rodney Bennett and singer Mark Murphy helped Malcolm to get established in London. He formed a long lasting friendship and musical association with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, who regard Malcolm as one their "all-time favourite singers". As well as touring the UK with their orchestra, he has performed at festivals in Holland, France, Italy and most recently at the International Bombay Jazz Festival, India. He has toured Japan on several occasions, where his own song "Melissa" was a hit.

Malcolm McNeil will be accompanied by:
Mike Walker (piano)
Pete McGregor (bass)
Bruce King (drums)

Event listed by Jono Tan

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