Bruce McKenzie is an outstanding guitarist and composer.
An American who lives and records in Europe, he’s just released
his third album, DESTINATIONS, and I promise you that Mr.
McKenzie will be a top-of-mind name in Smooth Jazz moving
forward from here. His musical brilliance shines on this new
project. He’s a one-man band, and that includes vocal refrains,
plus… all 12 of the songs are Bruce McKenzie originals, ranging
from the delightful “Summer Breeze” to the energetic “One Way;”
from the compelling “Why” and “Can He Love You (Like I Do)” to
the lovely ballad “Try To Forget.” He’s equally adept at both
classic jazz and acoustic guitars. His compositions are lyrical
and first-rate. In other words, Bruce McKenzie’s definitely got
the chops, the sound, and the savvy to go places in this music
genre. As he puts it, “Smooth Jazz is a great way to express
feelings and inner perspectives and reflections of experiences.”
So, with an extensive Gospel background (he believes that music
is paramount in his personal ministry) and a true passion for
his craft, Bruce McKenzie clearly knows what he’s doing, a fact
that will become abundantly clear to you when you check out his
impressive new release, DESTINATIONS. This is a recording that
sounds as compelling and as genuine as the man who created it,
and I, for one, am genuinely impressed with his art. By the way,
part of the proceeds of this release are going to Fisher House -
A home away from home in support of America's military families
in their time of need. (FisherHouse.org)
