I am Gregory McKinney, a composer and musician with a 30-year track record arranging and creating original music.
I am Gregory McKinney, a composer and musician with a 30-year track record arranging and creating original music. I play bass, piano, and guitar, and I excel at recording, editing, and producing music using Pro Tools and Logic. My work spans gospel and jazz, church worship, and multimedia scoring.
Beyond performing, I have produced scores for TV and radio commercials, directed a summer camp music program, and collaborated with artists on stage and in the studio. I enjoy building relationships with labels, publishers, and clients to bring fresh music to life.
Contemporary Smooth Jazz Instrumental featuring members of The McKinney Family. Available on all platforms.
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Music from the ballet The Resurrection Suite. An artistic look at the Passion Week. Various genres of music, Jazz, Classical, Negro Spiritual, Rock, R and B, Gospel and Contemporary Christian, the Resurrection Suite takes you on a journey From Jesus’ last entry into Jerusalem, to cleansing of the temple, from the Last Supper, to the Crucifixion and the resurrection. Available on all platforms.
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Single written by Kipper Jones (lyrics) and myself (melody and music). Featuring Mic Ray (vocalist). R&B soul
Used computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate and arrange music. Wrote musical scores for orchestras, bands, choral groups and solo artists. Rewrote original scores in different styles by changing tempo, harmonies and rhythms. Created music for television and radio commercials (regional for Toyota, Coke and Pontiac) and regional for Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign.
Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals and appreciation of different styles of music. Played piano and bass to accompany praise teams. Chose and prepared pieces for holidays and special event performances. Reached out to record labels and distributors to get fresh music. Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements to reach win-win solutions. Oversaw recording projects from conceptualization to completion. Prepared pieces for holidays and events at St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Organized curriculum for the summer camp. Taught instrumental music (piano, guitar, bass and drums) and vocal music to campers. Organized weekly field trips. Organized a summer-end recital where all campers participated (every level).
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