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 been playing Irish traditional music on 50 albums with other artists, such as the Irish band Altan, Antonio Breschi, Martin Murray and Cormac Breatnach.^[2]

With his first solo album, Harmonica, he has enlarged his reputation as the most innovative contemporary Irish harmonica player.^[3] On the album he plays many styles on chromatic and diatonic harmonicas, including some of his own compositions. On album sleeve notes it 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

• My Irish Portrait (Antonio Breschi – 1998)
• Another Sky (Altan – 2000)
• The Best of Altan: The Songs (Altan – 2003)

References