Mick Kinsella is an Irish harmonica player from Tullow, Ireland. He originally played drums for rock bands and showbands for many years before switching to harmonica.[1] Specialized in playing blues, he has played Irish traditional music on 50 albums with other artists, such as the Irish band Altan, Antonio Breschi, Martin Murray and Cormac Breatnach.[2]
Mick Kinsella | |
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| Birth name | Mick Kinsella |
| Born | Tullow, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish, blues, jazz, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, percussion, English concertina |
With his first solo album, Harmonica, he has enlarged his reputation as the most innovative contemporary Irish harmonica player.[2] On the album he plays many styles on chromatic and diatonic harmonicas, including some of his own compositions. On the album sleeve notes is written: "He is a wonderful musician and more importantly an equally wonderful person. He deserves to be heard. I know that this gem will bring much joy to all who listen!"
Discography edit
Solo work edit
- Harmonica (2000)
With other artists edit
- My Irish Portrait (Antonio Breschi – 1998)
- Another Sky (Altan – 2000)
- The Best of Altan: The Songs (Altan – 2003)
- Steve Larkin & Mick Kinsella (2016)
References edit
- ^ "Irish Harmonica".
- ^ a b Long, Harry (2005). The Waltons Guide to Irish Music. p. 211.