Malcolm McNeill

Malcolm McNeill
New Zealand's internationally regarded, premier Jazz Singer of Great American Songbook, Contemporary and original songs.

That's my kinda music" said Bill Clinton when Malcolm McNeill sang at a Presidential dinner in Christchurch. "A terrific singer and a really great voice". Malcolm McNeill has a way of getting inside a great song and handing it to you as fresh as the day it was written.
That's what President Clinton heard: not just a superb voice but also a natural interpreter. Give this masterly performer a Cole Porter standard or a Jobim Bossa Nova and he'll sing it so you've got it under your skin.

Malcolm McNeill has long been considered one of New Zealand's finest jazz singers. For over 30 years his unique artistry and intelligent approach have earned him the enthusiastic and loyal following of aficionados both in his own country and around the world.
Growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand, he sought out from an early age the recordings that caught his ear: singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme and instrumentalists like Bird, Dizzy, Oscar Peterson and other jazz greats. On New Zealand radio, jazz was not often heard or played back then, and Malcolm became, literally, a unique voice – pioneering the sound of vocal jazz in New Zealand's music scene.

Ideal for: Jazz Concert, background for corporate event or private party

Malcolm recording with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
With 9 recordings to his credit - Malcolm is a top selling New Zealand artist. He is the only artist to have recorded a popular duet album with acclaimed Opera Diva Kiri Te Kanawa - for which he wrote the title song "HEART TO HEART". The album made the American Billboard best seller list for a "cross-over" recording. Dame Kiri says of Malcolm that "he is in his own right - a great artist".

Malcolm performs with a wide range of options - from intimate with pianist or guitarist only, jazz trio, - to full Orchestra.

Malcolm is skilled at putting together a full "show" for your entertainment, including support singers and instrumentalists. Why not contact us to discuss options for your event?

Thanks Kellie, we had a great night!
Malcolm was brilliant, a lot of guest commenting on how great he was including the Christchurch Mayor. Malcolm was very good to work with, and he fitted into our schedule seamlessly.
Please pass these comments on to Malcolm.
Thanks again
Michelle Cox
Account Manager
Spectrum Print

Hi Kellie
The Official Opening went well and the band was just what we were looking for.
Many thanks
Leigh Simpson | Executive Assistant | OfficeMax New Zealand Limited
Malcolm McNeill with Mike walker duo (Dec 2008)

Malcolm has appeared at 2006 and 2007 concerts as part of the Auckland Pumpin at the Pumphouse jazz festival. Both times his concerts have been total sell outs. Malcolm attracts a diverse crowd as his music appeals to jazz and classical followers equally.
Malcolm is the consumate professional. Well rehearsed, well researched material sung with wit and aplomb.
Some of those long notes make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
you are welcome back any time Malcolm
Pete McGregor
event organiser

"That's my kinda music" said Bill Clinton when Malcolm McNeill sang at a Presidential dinner in Christchurch. "A terrific singer and a really great voice"
Bill Clinton. President.

"Malcolm has always been one of our all-time favorite singers: one of the truly great practitioners of that increasingly rare art - singing quality songs as they should be sung"
Cleo Laine & John Dankworth

"Warm and engaging, with international appeal; an intimate way with lyrics that is hard to surpass"
Rex Reed. New York critic.

"Malcolm McNeill has a beguilingly beautiful voice and unerring taste for wonderful songs. His musicianship places him in a rare category of great artists" Michael Feinstein.

"a fantastic singer - a great voice and great interpreter too. I'm a big fan of his." Blossom Dearie, New York

"One of the highlights of my year was your recording of "Think of Rain". Every time I listen to it I get chills."
Margo Guryan Songwriter

"The Hoagy Carmichael CD is Wonderful! I Love your voice. No-one sings the way you do anymore, clear and beautiful and a wonderful telling story. I can't wait to turn all my friends onto you."
Amanda McBroom ( composer of The Rose )

" SUBLIME! Others may have sung it but McNeill seemed to own it. He made every song his own in moving, sometimes thrilling renditions - this was less a performance than a feeling given breath."
The Dominion. New Zealand.

" A performance by New Zealand singer Malcolm McNeill is a celebration of the art of interpreting the great American popular song".
Joya Jensen, Sydney Morning Herald

"There are only a handful of truly great interpreters of "The great American popular song in the world today - in that group is Malcolm McNeill."
Ray Harris The NZ Listener.

"His concern for the words, his melodic inventiveness and his control – provided several lessons in musicianship in one spellbinding performance " …
Nelson Mail

"Malcolm is the most musical of singers. In his own right a great artist."
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, London

"You not only hear every word, but its sense and emotional meaning too. This is the most expressive singing."
Owen Jensen, Wellington Evening Post, New Zealand

"Very simply, my favorite singer."
- Mother

Hello Pete,
Thank you for your thank you. The evening went very well and it was a delight to have Malcolm performing at the Homestead.
Kind regards from the north,
CHRIS WHAREHINGA SWANNELL
Orongo Bay Homestead (Oct 2006) Malcolm with Mike Walker)