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Ali Mac

About Me

Ali Mac is a Drummer / Percussionist based in Leeds, U.K. He is currently performing and recording with a number of projects, playing styles of music as varied as jazz, soul, house, pop & Latin. He also works as a club percussionist in some of the leading nightclubs around the U.K. Ali also teaches a number of students on both drums & World percussion. He leads workshops, runs interactive performances for ‘Live Music Now’ and accompanies dancers in both Latin and contemporary dance environments.
He has toured with various music ensembles and groups to Brazil, The Bahamas, Germany, Belgium, Portugal and around the UK. He has also appeared on BBC2, ITV, C4, Grand Bahama’s Cool FM, Lakeland Radio, BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Tyneside with various artists.
Ali graduated from Leeds College of Music in 2009 with a BA (hons) Degree in Jazz Studies andenjoys collaborating with others, be it other musicians, producers, DJs, dancers, film crew, engineers or students, to help produce the highest quality of performance possible.
Please feel free to check out web.mac.com/alimacmusic , where you'll find more info, audio & links or call me on 07988 416 417
Thanks for stopping by.


The Average Height Band. Live at The Wardrobe, Leeds
Music recorded & produced by Julian Muller.
Ali Mac on drums.
M.D. Quartet - Live at The Grove Inn Jazz Club, Leeds. October 2009.
Ali Mac on drums.
These Beatles TV appearance in Portugal December 2009.
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“I just know you’ll be great..” - John Johnson (Simply Red)
“All Percussion work was terrific!” - Pat Holly, New York
“I’m so pleased with how [the session] has gone and how fantastic the tracks sound. It’s down to you so thank you. It was fun making music with you!” - Claire Cave (talking about the recording of her debut album.)
“I thought only women could multi-task... but you’ve been doing it all night long!” - Steven, Chester.
“Ali Mac, drums, kept the engine powered for a set that had a few surprises...” - Lance, (BebopSpokenHere.com)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 08/01/2008
Band Website: web.mac.com/alimacmusic
Band Members: Perform with:

The Maria Dores Quartet:

Maria Dores - Vocals
Eirik Berg Svela - Guitar
Sam Vicary - Bass
Ali Mac - Drums

The Average Height Band:

Alex Dee - Guitar / Vocals
Tom Sherman - Sax
Ewan Guilford - Keyboards BVs
Sam Vicary - Bass
Ali Mac - Percussion BVs
Dan Hayman - Drums

These Beatles:

Adam Hastings - John Lennon
Liam Kane - Paul McCartney
Richard Petch - George Harrison
Ali Mac - Ringo Starr

Three Jazz:

Tom Sherman - Sax
Sam Vicary - Bass
Ali Mac - Drums

Biker Groove:

Adam Hastings - Guitar
Pete Lee - Organ
Ali Mac - Congas
Dan Hayman - Drums
Sam Vicary - Bass

Influences: Drummers:
Brian Blade, Bill Stuart, Tony Williams, Jeff Ballard, Joey Baron, Gorge Rossy, Martin Shaw, Asaf Sirkis, Ringo Starr,

Percussionists:
Shovell, Jorge Bezzera Jr, Louis Conte, Alex Acuna, Sola Akingbola...

Bands & Musicians:
Dave Douglas, E.S.T., Joe Zavinul, Joshua Redman, Ahmad Jamal, Jamiroquai, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, St. Germain, Chick Corea Band, John Scofield, Sam Yehal, Massive Attack, Mike Stern, Groove Armada, Matthew Bourne, Nuyorican Soul, Pat Metheny Group, Polar Bear, Roy Ayers, Weather Report ...
Sounds Like: Please check out:Hubert Hung Photography

Many of the photos on this site are by him..
Record Label: ..
Type of Label: Unsigned