About
Jack McGaughey is a professional musician based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Born and raised in Eugene, Jack traveled across the pond to study at Paul McCartney’s internationally renowned Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music with First Class Honours. Jack has honed his craft through studies with leading industry professionals, including renowned multi-instrumentalist Mo Pleasure and Grammy-award-winning songwriter Amy Allen.
Primarily a keyboardist specializing in Hammond organ, Jack is a versatile musician with a great deal of professional experience. He has recorded in studios like Abbey Road, gigged in iconic venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and The Cavern Club, and played festivals like The Moulin Blues Festival and Liverpool Sound City.
Jack has traveled all over the world performing at sea with Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean. He has backed songwriters for sessions hosted by SoFar Sounds and The Blues Kitchen, and his recorded work has featured on a variety of albums, most notably The Craig Charles Trunk of Funk Vol. 2 with PM Warson. Jack continues to tour regularly with several artists.
With high-quality gear and a creative spirit, Jack is a driven, dependable teammate who brings the best out of his colleagues.
Onstage at Island Park with the Sugar Beets, July 2024
Skills and Capabilities
Hammond Organ Specialist
Piano, Synthesis & All Things Keyboards!
Live & Studio Session Work
Composition, Arrangement & Songwriting
Musical Direction
Lead & Backing Vocals
Proficient in Logic Pro X & Sibelius
Live Programming
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The Sugar Beets
PM Warson
Denver Cuss
Craig Charles Trunk of Funk Vol. 2
Jessie Leigh
McKayla Marie
The WildKards
TUCAN
Rave On
The Bluejays
Sarah Mai
Georgia Black
Juan Zelada
TEE
Bella Steel
Tony Kaltenburg
Luke Royalty
Testimonials
Jack & Paul McCartney, 2022
Jack & Mo Pleasure, 2018
“Jack’s the real deal - a great player!”
— Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles)
“Jack’s combination of talents coupled with his motivation and drive confirms his potential to become a leader in his field.”
— Paul Mitchell-Davidson (Maynard Ferguson, BBC Philharmonic)
“I have worked with countless musicians over the last fifteen years and recognise that Jack is able to bring a charisma and energy to his work that is essential for creating the very best live performance.”
— Oliver Seymour-Marsh (National Theatre, West End)
Jack in London with TUCAN, 2023
Gear
Keyboards
Hammond Portable B-3 Mk. 1, Neo Instruments Ventilator II
Nord Stage 3 HA-88
Nord Wave 2
Rhodes Mk. II Stage 88-Key Electric Piano
Minimoog Model D (signed by Billy Joel!)
Steinway Model 45 Upright, 1978
Software, Plugins
Logix Pro X
Keyscape
Omnisphere
Arturia V Collection 7
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra
Sibelius
Jack’s most prized instrument: A Minimoog Model D, formerly David Rosenthal’s, signed by Billy Joel. Jack entered the Bob Moog Foundation’s 2022 annual raffle and was the lucky winner of this incredible piece of music history!
Jack outside the Bob Moog Foundation headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina, August 2022
Billy Joel backstage at Madison Square Garden, signing the Minimoog
Let’s get in touch!
I’m available for sessions, arranging, and live work.
I look forward to hearing from you!
jackmcgaughey7655@gmail.com
+1 (541) 914-7655
Tsunami Books, 2025 - Photo by Jay Namyet