Mick Kinsella

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]

For the Irish hurler and hurling coach, see Mick Kinsella (hurler).

Mick Kinsella
Birth nameMick Kinsella
BornTullow, Ireland
GenresIrish, blues, jazz, bluegrass
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist
InstrumentsHarmonica, percussion, English concertina
Associated actsAltan, Antonio Breschi

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

Solo work
  • Harmonica (2000)

With other artists

References
  1. http://larkinam.com/Articles/ArtIrishHarmonica.html
  2. Long, Harry (2005). The Waltons Guide to Irish Music. p. 211.
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