Macon Mann
Age: 20
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Year: Sophomore
Major: Jazz Performance
What’s your favorite thing about Richmond? My favorite part about Richmond is that everybody is free to say what they want and that nothing is censored. It’s cool to be a huge nerd.
What made you choose VCU? The awesome music program.
How long have you been playing the piano? 12 years
Who are you musical influences? Do you have a role model? My influences as a piano player are Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and Brad Mehldau
Do you have a favorite artist? It’s a tie between Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Are you in a band? I play keyboard in a high energy psychedelic/funk/jazz band called Celtic Panda. If you like turning up you should check us out at Cary St. Cafe on Feb. 21st with Matt Jones and the Bobs, March 29th with Spongecake and the Fluff Ramblers, or on April 21st with Deaf Scene.
What do you do in your free time? I practice music, hang out with friends and work on musical projects. I’m working on my rap game. Be on the lookout for Moq Chicken
What do you want to do with music in the future? I want to combine jazz with other musical genre like hip hop and funk to convince people who think they don’t like jazz that they like jazz.
What’s your dream job? A self employed musician
A word of advice? Be compassionate and look for the good in everyone you meet.