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Summertime |
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Fly me to the moon |
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The look of love |
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Easy living |
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Profile
Born in Dublin, Kevin McMahon received his first saxophone from his father at an early age and by the late 80’s, Kevin was playing at notable jazz venues including London’s Mean Fiddler Jazz Club. His move to the band ‘The Celtic Posse’ saw him appear at the internationally renowned Montreaux Jazz Festival, Switzerland in 1995, followed by further tours. Musically, the strongest influence on Kevin has been the great Stan Getz, arguably the most popular saxophonist ever.
Kevin’s sound and choice of material veers between mainstream and modernistic jazz, with ballads and blues; all essentially rendered towards the romantic and reflecting his classic looks and taste. Kevin has played alongside luminaries such as the Swing drummer Ian Howarth’s Messrs Jazz. He has recently also reunited with Ian Howarth who over the years has had in his line-ups, artists as diverse as members of the famous Temperance 7; the late harmonica wizard Larry Adler and Adalade Hall - an ex-duke Ellington vocalist.
Kevin’s usual performance is as a solo saxophonist playing to backing tracks but is also available as part of a duo, with either Hammond organ or guitar.
A typical performance is for up to 2 hours of music and a small PA can be provided if required.
What we say:
Charming and accommodating musician who understands the importance of each event. Talented saxophonist who loves performing and brings an elegant musical backdrop to any event.
S Robinson
In these musical settings – before and beyond, it is the well informed view of the present writer that Kevin McMahon has few superiors in the jazz idiom."
CJB Holme, Jazz Magazine and U.K. Broadsheets writer
Bye bye blackbird
Georgia
Summertime
Satin doll
Girl from Ipanema
Desafinado
Blue moon
Smoke gets in your eyes
Night and day
Autumn leaves
Misty
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