DUNCAN McKENZIE
Brief biography
Duncan live in Italy
Duncan & Martin Taylor
Duncan McKenzie
Biography
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, Duncan
McKenzie has been described as one of the finest
acoustic guitarists on the circuit today. For some years he
played in a duo with guitar legend Big Jim
Sullivan and more recently went on to pursue his career as a solo
performer. He also has his own band consisting of internationally
acclaimed musicians listed on the news page.In former years Duncan made
a name as a versatile session musician playing in major studios
including the famous Abbey Road.
He secured a major recording deal with EMI
and went on to write for radio, television and films
including the Song " To All Of You Out There" taken on by Radio
Luxembourg to close the show every night for
eight years! He has been featured worldwide on
various radio shows including a live interview and
performance on CMTV, playing to six million listeners.
Mckenzie plays major festivals, concerts and theatres throughout
Europe, sharing the stage with some of the
greatest names in the business, receiving rave reviews.
Duncan's first album " New Life" has been very popular and more
recently he has completed his new album "
Ordinary Man " Both albums consist of original tracks, songs and
instrumentals, written by Duncan.
These are both available internationally on
iTunes or by mail order.
A new album of original guitar music "
Heartstrings " is about to be launched and will be available in the same
way.
" Duncan can
perform miracles with the guitar creating a visual as well as aural
feast " Jack Garwood, Spire.
" McKenzie
played his ten minute long powerful instrumental,
Third Millennium, that simply
took
your breath away. To witness Third Millennium was worth the
ticket price alone. The spectrum of sounds that McKenzie made with every
possible part of his acoustic guitar would probably be
the highlight of any concert "
Greg Lewrey, Maverick Magazine.
A final word from Duncan,
Duncan would also like to thank the many great guitarists he has had the privilege of meeting at various festivals and concerts:
"It has been wonderful playing at the same gigs, and at times playing with some of you: MARTIN TAYLOR, TOMMY EMMANUEL, ERIC ROCHE, JOHN RENBOURNE, CLIVE CAROL, HUGH BURNS and DUCK BAKER; thank you, you are a total inspiration."