Dennis Mackrel - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on January 06, 2026
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| Name | Dennis Mackrel |
| First Name | Dennis |
| Last Name | Mackrel |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Birthday | April 3 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Omaha |
| Home Town | Nebraska |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Dennis Mackrel Biography
Dennis Mackrel is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 3, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
The son of two jazz enthusiasts, Mackrel started playing drums at age two and began his professional career playing at a community theater at age ten. He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying jazz under Frank Gagliardi, during which time he performed in venues such as the Imperial Palace and the Tropicana. In 1981, Mackrel moved to New York City and became a drummer with a Broadway theatre orchestra. Two years later on the personal recommendation of singer Joe Williams, Mackrel joined the Count Basie Orchestra where he would remain until December 1987. He was the last drummer of that orchestra to be personally hired by Count Basie himself.
As a composer and arranger, Mackrel has received a Grant for Composition from the National Endowment for the Arts (1983). He has written pieces for McCoy Tyner (on the Grammy-winning The Turning Point and Journey), the WDR Radio Big Band of Cologne, the Klüvers Big Band of Denmark, the RIAS Big Band of Berlin. the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Jazz Knights Big Band, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and the Temple University Jazz Ensemble.
Dennis Mackrel (born April 3, 1962, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and arranger. He is also known for his work as a bandleader and music educator. He is most notable for his associations with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Count Basie Orchestra.
Dennis Mackrel Net Worth
Dennis is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dennis Mackrel's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Composer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Mackrel later became the drummer for many other big bands and small groups including the Hank Jones Trio, the American Jazz Orchestra, the Carla Bley Big Band, Buck Clayton’s Swing Band, the George Shearing Quintet and the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band. In September 2010, he returned to the Count Basie Orchestra after the retirement of trombonist Bill Hughes. and served as the orchestra’s leader and chief conductor until 2013 and on November 7, 2015, he was named chief conductor of the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw which is based in Amsterdam, Holland.
Who is Dennis Mackrel Dating?
According to our records, Dennis Mackrel is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Dennis Mackrel’s is not dating anyone.
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
After leaving the Basie Orchestra, Mackrel frequently performed as a substitute drummer in the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. Shortly before Lewis died in February 1990, he announced that he wanted Mackrel to take his place as the regular drummer for the band, which soon changed its name to the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Facts & Trivia
Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dennis Mackrel celebrates birthday on April 3 of every year.
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