Ella’s Keys, East Side Blues & Jazz DNA: Mac Macintosh on Growing Up Austin | CKC EP4

Legendary Austin jazz singer Mac Macintosh sits down with Cody for a soulful session that spans decades—recounting his childhood in 1960s Austin, life as the son of Ella Fitzgerald’s road pianist, and what it means to carry the torch of real music in a TikTok world.🎙️ In This Episode:The sounds, struggles, and soul of growing up in old east AustinStories of his father on tour with Ella Fitzgerald and the icons of jazzHow segregation, swing, and Sunday mornings shaped Mac’s artistryFrom dusty church pews to smoky lounges: learning to love the stageWhat’s lost—and what still lingers—in Austin’s evolving music sceneMac brings history to life with grit, warmth, and groove. This isn’t just an episode—it’s a time capsule.🎧 Watch or listen weekly on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow the show: @codykaicast#MacMacintosh #CodyKaiCast #EllaFitzgerald #JazzRoyalty #AustinJazzScene #MusicHistory #EastAustinStories #BlackMusiciansMatter #RealMusicLives #CKCEP4 #JazzPodcast #MusicalLegacy #OldAustinVibes