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Sean R McKee
OccupationsMusician, composer & producer
Known forEmmy-nominated composer, collaboration with Jon Anderson, collaboration with Ike Willis

Sean R McKee is an American Emmy-nominated composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his music with Jon Anderson and work across film and television. Musical styles range from progressive rock to orchestral compositions for symphony.

Career

Collaboration with Jon Anderson (Yes)

McKee has collaborated extensively with Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jon Anderson, original and former lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes. Their work includes the upcoming double concept album Jeremiah and the Magister Ludi, where McKee wrote all the music and performed all instruments. Guests include Carl Broemel of the band My Morning Jacket, John Hermann of the band Widespread Panic and Jordan Rudess of the band Dream Theater. In 2019, McKee and Anderson involved students at Columbia College Chicago in the 5.1 surround sound mixing of parts of the album as part of an educational partnership with the college’s Audio Arts and Acoustics program.[1] The duo were interviewed on WGN-TV to discuss the project.[2]

In 2016, the duo performed at the NAMM convention to demonstrate music software Lumit Audio, which was used for the writing and recording of the song entitled "You Are The Computer".[3]

McKee also worked with Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty, directing and producing their concert film Better Late Than Never (Anderson Ponty Band album).[4]

Collaboration with Ike Willis (Frank Zappa)

In 2016, McKee co-founded the trio ZAP with Ike Willis, known for his work with Frank Zappa, and Grammy-nominated bassist Chip Z'Nuff. Their debut single, "Air Traffic Control", released on Steve Vai’s Favored Nations label, served as a tribute to Zappa's musical legacy, fusing experimental rock with fusion guitar solos by both Willis and McKee.[5][6]

Film and Television Composition

McKee has composed scores for film, television and commercials. His work in television earned him an Emmy nomination as a composer.

Recent film sountracks:

  • The Unseen (2023) – Original score for the 2023 psychological thriller.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Rock Legend Jon Anderson and His Emmy-Nominated Composer Sean McKee Teach Columbia College Students As Pair Mix Their New Album on Campus". Columbia College Chicago. April 18, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. ^ "Midday Fix: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Anderson of the band YES chats with Dean Richards about teaching at Columbia College". WGN-TV. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "McKee, Anderson partner on original soundtracks". Post Magazine. January 25, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  4. ^ "Anderson Ponty Band: Better Late Than Never (2016) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "ZAP, starring guitarist Sean McKee, releases "Air Traffic Control" – Available Now". Favored Nations (via Internet Archive). October 26, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  6. ^ "ZAP release Air Traffic Control video". LouderSound. September 6, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  7. ^ "The Unseen (2023) – Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved June 26, 2025.

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