Gigi MacKenzie

Gigi MacKenzie

Gigi MacKenzie (born 1962) is a smooth jazz artist, daughter of the singer Gisele MacKenzie.

Now residing in West Toluca Lake, California, MacKenzie worked for 10 years as a studio singer in Los Angeles. She has recorded national commercials and major movie soundtracks, including the hit movie Mr. Holland's Opus and the theme song to Nash Bridges. She has performed with Grammy award winning artists such as Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Gladys Knight and Tom Scott, and many others.

Gigi has also performed duets with Christopher Cross.

Gigi is currently signed to Morpheus Music record label, and released her debut album Skylark in 2007

Skylark (2007)

In Gigi’s first solo album, Skylark,^[1] she mixes Hip Hop, Modern Jazz and R&B on jazz standards and features a new song, Let's Make A Go Of It, written by Gigi MacKenzie, C. Beck, and Steve Lawrence. Her range and voice is impressive, as is her skill as a musician highlighted by a few non-vocal tracks. The album features Gigi duetting with both her mother, Gisele MacKenzie, on the song "Stranger In Paradise" as well with longtime collaborator, Christopher Cross, on the song "That's All".

Album Tracks

Track #	Song Title(s)
1.	Moonlight In Vermont Drum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby Zee Flute – Robert Kyle Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Drum Programming, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Written by - J. Blackburn, K. Suessdorf
2.	The Shadow Of Your Smile Guitar – Carlos Rios (2) Lead Vocals, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Piano, Keyboards – Bobby Zee Written by - J. Mandel, P. F. Webster
3.	Small World Keyboards, Bass – Bobby Zee Lead Vocals – Gigi MacKenzie Written by - Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim
4.	Embraceable You Arranged By – Steve Lawrence (10) Backing Vocals – Angie Jaree, Carlos Rios (2), Carmen Carter, Terry Wood Drum Programming – Bobby Zee Guitar – Mike Miller Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Programming – Gigi MacKenzie Written by - George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
5.	Stranger In Paradise Guitar, Keyboards – Carlos Rios (2) Lead Vocals – Gisele MacKenzie Lead Vocals, Producer – Gigi MacKenzie Mastered By – Bobby Zee Mixed By – Jess Sutcliffe Orchestra – Axel Stordahl Orchestra, The* Orchestrated By – Carlos Rios (2) Producer, Recorded By, Arranged By, Engineer – Carlos Rios (2) Written by - G. Forrest, R. Wright
6.	Come Rain Or Come Shine Backing Vocals – Angie Jaree, Carlos Rios (2), Carmen Carter, Terry Wood Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion – Bobby Zee Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Percussion – Sally Maxwell, Robin Post Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - H. Arlen, J. H. Mercer
7.	Let's Make A Go Of It Arranged By – Steve Lawerence Lead Vocals – Gigi MacKenzie Tenor Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - Gigi MacKenzie, C. Beck, Steve Lawrence
8.	Cry Me A River Backing Vocals – Angie Jaree, Carlos Rios (2), Carmen Carter, Gigi MacKenzie, Terry Wood Drum Programming – Bobby Zee Guitar – Bruce Watson Lead Vocals, Drum Programming – Gigi MacKenzie Written by - A. Hamilton
9.	Blue Moon Acoustic Guitar – Mike Miller Backing Vocals – Angie Jaree, Carlos Rios (2), Carmen Carter, Terry Wood Drums, Keyboards – Bobby Zee Lead Vocals – Gigi MacKenzie Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - I. Hart, R. Rogers
10.	Tenderly Lead Vocals, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Tenor Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - W. Gross, J. Lawrence
11.	Hey There (Instrumental) Electric Guitar, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Guitar – Mike Miller Written by - R. Adler, J. Ross
12.	Skylark Lead Vocals – Gigi MacKenzie Soprano Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - H. Carmichael, J. Mercer
13.	Almost Like Being In Love (Instrumental) Drum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby Zee Electric Guitar, Drum Programming – Gigi MacKenzie Flute – Robert Kyle Written by - A. J. Lerner, F. Loewe
14.	Good Morning Heartache Lead Vocals – Gigi MacKenzie Soprano Saxophone – Robert Kyle Written by - E. Drake, D. Fisher, I. Higginbotham
15.	That's All Guitar – Mike Miller Keyboards – Bobby Zee Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Christopher Cross Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Written by - A. Brandt, H. Haymes
16.	Moonlight In Vermont (Instrumental) Drum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby Zee Electric Guitar, Drum Programming, Percussion – Gigi MacKenzie Flute – Robert Kyle Written by - J. Blackburn, K. Suessdorf

Additional album information about Skylark

Arranged By – Llew Matthews
Art Direction – Gigi MacKenzie
Artwork, Design, Design Concept, Graphics, Typography – P. C. Scearce
Executive-Producer, Arranged By – Bobby Zee
Management – Ann-Riley Caldwell
Photography – JBC Images
Producer, Arranged By – Gigi MacKenzie

References

1. MacKenzie, Gigi. "Skylark" (Link). Discogs.com. Retrieved 21 May 2015.

External links

• - Band Website
• - Gigi Mackenzie at Hollywood Cure for Pain