Well known Jazz Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Molly MacMillan has been a long-time member of the Central New York music scene, performing with Peggy Haine's legendary group, the "Low Down Alligator Jazz Band" and countless other ensembles since the 1980s.

In addition to being an active music teacher Molly performs with various ensembles and with her Jazz Trio, with Doug Robinson on upright bass and Mike Wellen on drums. .The trio has a long history of dedication to the challenging music of Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, David Arnay, Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and many others.

Molly also has these CDs available, recorded with some of the best musicians in the region.
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CD - ...Face the Mountain

Two well-known session players complete Molly's trio on this CD: .Peter Chwazik on guitar and electric and acoustic bass and Al Hartland on drums.

"Her music reminded me of why I started writing music myself, that being the sheer joy of personal expression...You hear bits of Methany, Bill Evans, Jobim, even Wayne Shorter on her jazz tunes, while Carol King and Laura Nyro come to mind on the more pop-influenced material....When you listen to this collection ... may you be as moved and inspired (and as joyful!) as I was."
- Peter Eldridge, New York Voices

"You like melody? You like cool stand-up bass and brushes on drums? You'll love 'Face The Mountain.' "
- Bryan VanCampen, Ithaca Times

 
Tracks:
1.   By Myself 5:03
2.   If I Say Freedom 4:21
3.   Confusion 4:38 (MP3)
4.   Free and Easy 4:41
5.   Getting from A to Z 5:00
6.   Molz Blues 5:53
7.   The Feeling of Spring 6:06 (MP3)
8.   Why Awaken Me 3:49
9.   My Car 5:06
10. I Can't Believe 6:15
11. Face the Mountain 5:18
12. Got To Get By 3:58
13. Reminiscence 7:04

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CD - ....Happy Our

Molly teams up with tenor sax ace John Slate and bassist Peter Chwazik for a CD of beautiful jazz standards including "There Will Never Be Another You", "When You Wish Upon a Star", "Stella by Starlight", and "Blue Monk".

"(John Slate and Molly MacMillan) are extremely agile players. MacMillan is able to play inventive melodies while either comping or walking with her left hand (do I hear a hint of Tristano?), while Slate has a nice gruff tone and likes to uncork some fun double time passages. Their vigor and facility with their instruments are showcased well, owing largely to the highly empathetic playing that has come with years of duo work." - Cadence Magazine vol.27-no.2 Feb 2001

 

 Tracks:
1. There Will Never Be Another You 6:17
2. Busy B's 5:26
3. Willow Weep for Me 8:37
4. A New Thing 5:00
5. We'll Be Together Again 6:45
6. When You Wish Upon a Star 8:11 (MP3)
7. Stella By Starlight 6:58 (MP3)
8. Blue Monk 7:14
9. Trading Spaces 6:00
10. Three and One 6:12

 
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