Clarence Kermit "Mac" McDonald (February 24, 1945 – July 21, 2021) was a Los Angeles-based American pianist, composer, arranger, and producer. McDonald was known for his musical diversity, enduring melodies and signature groove.[1]
His most famous contributions include Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Best of My Love by The Emotions, I Want You Back by the Jackson 5 (contributing on keyboard), and “Silly” sung by Deniece Williams in 1981 and Taral Hicks in 1997. In 2010, “Silly”'s instrumental intro and bridge were sampled in Monica's seven week-long Billboard No. 1 R&B Grammy nominated song "Everything To Me".[2]
He worked with a long list of entertainment icons including Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, Carole King, Taral Hicks, Freddy Hubbard, Nancy Wilson, Boz Scaggs, Seals & Crofts, Bill Withers, and the Jackson 5.