Mack McKibben & Dan Coy

Mack McKibben

With his roots deep in gospel, Mack would sit hours at a time in a cotton field that separated his house from a black church and listen to the piano and Hammond organ that was played in their services. Inspired by players like Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, Steve Winwood, & Booker T., the following years carved out a R&B style of playing as he worked with various bands through his school days. From R&B to southern boogie, he worked briefly with such artists as: Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard(Atlanta Rhythm Section), Percy Sledge, Dennis Yost, the Platters, & the Drifters. Improvising tunes became so appealing in expressing what he felt through his music.

Now one of his greatest fulfillments is working with the kids at a mission which he pastors. 'It brings such joy to me just to see their faces light up with a song they love to hear or sing.'

That's my hope with this project. If one or more of these tunes brings a smile to your face, or a tap of the foot, and even lifts your spirit somehow, then Mission Accomplished!

Dan Coy

Dan enjoys exploring the great outdoors, and racing his bicycles. He also loves his fabulously high paying and well-respected job as a musician. In addition to being a successful bandleader in the Atlanta area for well over twenty years, Dan created and hosted the Sunday Jazz Jam at the Cafe 290 for more than ten consecutive years. Dan has been featured on several television and radio shows, and has shared the stage with such notable musicians as Herbie Hancock, David Benoit, Kenny Loggins, Peter Noone, Dave Samuels, Patricia Barber, Jeff Lorber and more.

* Education 1971-2002: Hard Knocks University - Atlanta, GA
* BS, Business of Survival and Jazz Improvising.
* Graduated Cum Loud.

Visit Dan's website at: www.dancoy.com

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