Bands

All of the bands listed employ Ted MacKenzie as a freelance drummer. Song lists are in part (Jazz performers have extensive song lists!)  For more information on any of these bands, or for bookings, please contact Ted MacKenzie at 518-877-8224, or complete the online Contact Ted for Booking.

Also, Audio Samples are available for select bands listed.  Click here to see a list of sound files available for download.

The Jon LeRoy Organ Trio (featuring Mike Novakowski, guitar, John LaRoy, Organ, Ted MacKenzie, drums) is a mellow excursion to swing-time ala Wess Montgomery. Pete Giroux trumpet and Mark Beabrian sax add to the excitment

The Ray Alexander Trio (featuring Ray Alexander, piano, Greg Brown, double bass, Ted MacKenzie, drums) Ray has been the 'swingingist-man-on-the-scene' for the past fifteen years at the world-renowned Sagamore Hotel, Bolton Landing, NY. He can be heard almost every week 'On the Verande' with his trio.(CD available)  Click here for audio samples.

Sample Arrangements:  A Foggy Day ~ Ain't Misbehavin' ~ All of Me ~ All the Things You Are ~ Almost Like Being in Love ~ As Time Goes By ~ Autom Leaves ~ Beauty and The Beast ~ Blame it on My Youth ~ Blue Bosa ~ Come Rain or come Shine ~ Corcavado ~ Darn that Dream ~ Desifinado ~ Don't Get Around Much Anymore ~ Four ~ Gentle Rain ~ Gone With the Wind ~ Gravy Waltz ~ Here's that Rainy Day ~I Could Write a Book ~I Remember You ~ In a Mellow Tone ~ It Might as ell be Spring ~ Just in Time ~ Meditation ~ My Favorite Things ~ My Romance ~ People Will Say We're in Love ~ Samba d'Orpheo ~ Satin Doll ~ Simone ~ St. Thomas ~ Summer Samba ~ Take the 'A' Train ~ The Very Thought of You ~ There is No Greater Love ~ Through the Eyes of Love (Ice Castles) ~ Triste ~ When I Fall in Love ~ Yardbird Suite

Thrivin' On A Riff (Theresa Broadwell, vocals & violin, Mike Novakowski, guitar, Pete Toigo, double bass, Leo Russo, saxaphone, Ted MacKenzie, drums) Cool-swingin' arrangements for listening, swing & dancing. (CD available)  Click here for audio samples.