With his roots deep in gospel, Mack would sit hours at a time in a cotton field that separated his house from a black church and listen to the piano and Hammond organ that was played in their services. Inspired by players like Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, Steve Winwood, & Booker T., the following years carved out a R&B style of playing as he worked with various bands through his school days. From R&B to southern boogie, he worked briefly with such artists as: Barry Bailey, Paul Goddard(Atlanta Rhythm Section), Percy Sledge, Dennis Yost, the Platters, & the Drifters. Improvising tunes became so appealing in expressing what he felt through his music.

Now one of his greatest fulfillments is working with the kids at a mission which he pastors. 'It brings such joy to me just to see their faces light up with a song they love to hear or sing.'

That's my hope with this project. If one or more of these tunes brings a smile to your face, or a tap of the foot, and even lifts your spirit somehow, then Mission Accomplished!

E-mail: mack@mackspianos.com