Carlos McKinney

Carlos McKinney (born January 10, 1973 in Detroit , Michigan ) is an American jazz pianist and producer.

Live and act

McKinney began his musical training in early childhood and performed in his uncle Harold McKinney's band at the age of twelve . At the age of fourteen he belonged to the band Inner City , two years later he founded The Legacy Quintet , with which he produced the album With You In Mind . He then studied at Mannes University in New York City , where he got a contract with Lavel Motown Records for his band . He also worked as a sideman with musicians such as Elvin Jones , Sonny Rollins , Wynton Marsalis , Branford Marsalis , Kenny Garrett , Roy Hargrove , Wallace Roney and Buster Williams .

Since 1995 he has produced the music for the television series New York Undercover with James Mtume , which gave him the opportunity to work with artists such as Mary J. Blige , Luther Vandross , Patti Labelle , Teddy Riley , Blackstreet and Aaliyah . He then got a contract with Def Jam Records , where he worked with musicians such as Neko Case , Montell Jordan , Kandace Love and Redman . With Babyface he produced the songs for the soundtrack of the Soul Food series . In 1999 he played the role of Chester McKinney in the film The Tic Code . Since 2002 he has been the producer of the rhythm and blues trio Lyric .

personal data
SURNAME	McKinney, Carlos
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American jazz pianist and producer
DATE OF BIRTH	January 10, 1973
PLACE OF BIRTH	Detroit , Michigan