Dave Mackay

<a href="spotify:artist:0OP43xZYPF7td5hkJr0dsi" data-name="Dave Mackay">Dave Mackay</a> is a pianist, keyboardist, composer and producer from Leicestershire, England. After an introduction to the piano at age 5, his musical explorations took root through classical training at the Royal College of Music JD and jazz/composition studies at Berklee College of Music. He has since carved out an eclectic, multi-disciplinary career in the music industry, flourishing both as a solo performer and as a trusted collaborator with many prominent artists.

Mackay has toured extensively with <a href="spotify:artist:2sG4zTOLvjKG1PSoOyf5Ej" data-name="Brandi Carlile">Brandi Carlile</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3qnGvpP8Yth1AqSBMqON5x" data-name="Leon Bridges">Leon Bridges</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6kEsKkXuE4olX7m3mNLZkS" data-name="Art Garfunkel">Art Garfunkel</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2a4lU7F8toqKpb5v6Ftqya" data-name="Theo Katzman">Theo Katzman</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:3Gs10XJ4S4OEFrMRqZJcic" data-name="Plini">Plini</a>. He has also performed with legendary singer/songwriters <a href="spotify:artist:5MspMQqdVbdwP6ax3GXqum" data-name="Annie Lennox">Annie Lennox</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5hW4L92KnC6dX9t7tYM4Ve" data-name="Joni Mitchell">Joni Mitchell</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2PfBzriIMRsCXPDtSy9vg8" data-name="Rufus Wainwright">Rufus Wainwright</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4NgNsOXSwIzXlUIJcpnNUp" data-name="Sarah McLachlan">Sarah McLachlan</a>. While his creative expression is rooted at the piano, he is often called upon as a sound designer and producer for his fluency with electronics and synthesizers. His work is featured on recordings by <a href="spotify:artist:5nXldeedEas60jZnMi40p4" data-name="Cynic">Cynic</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3klZnJvYGIbWritVwQD434" data-name="Duncan Laurence">Duncan Laurence</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6pGuw52TrX5SZPdQSxAvgW" data-name="Vulfmon">Vulfmon</a> among many others.

Transcending medium or style, his solo records are statements of stillness and deep intention. Whether through the lens of a solo piano piece, a conversation amongst a jazz trio, or via a labyrinth of electronic soundscapes, his music invites the listener into a space of self-reflection and introspection.