On September 18, 2020, “International Anthem Recording Company” label released “Universal Beings”, the eight Mackay McCraven album. It was recorded in August 2017 at “H010” in Ridgewood, New York, in September 2017 at “Co-Prosperity Sphere” in Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, in October 2017 at “Total Refreshment Centre” in Stoke Newington, London, in January 2018 at Jeff Parker’s House in Altadena, California, and was produced by Mackay McCraven.

Personnel:

• Mackay McCraven – drums
• Jeff parker – guitar
• Ashles Henry – Rhodes piano
• Kamaal Williams – keyboards
• Josh Johnson – alto saxophone
• Nubya Garcia – tenor saxophone
• Shabaka Hutchings – tenor saxophone
• Soweto Kinch – saxophone
• Anna Butterss – double bass
• Dezron Douglas – double bass
• Daniel Casimir – double bass
• Junius Paul – double bass, percussion
• Carlos Niño – percussion
• Joel Ross – vibraphone
• Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – violin
• Domeka Reid – cello
• Brandee Younger – harp
• Dave Vettraino – recording
• David Allen – recording, mastering
• Sean Owens – artwork
• Demon Locks – cover art
• Craig Hansen – design
• Michael Handler, Sean Owens, Fabrice Bourgelle, Mark Pallman, Joe Mault, Fabrice Bourgelle – photography
• Scott McNiece – executive producer

Track listing:

1. Everybody Cool
2. Half Steppin’
3. Mak Attack
4. The Hunt
5. Beat Science
6. Dadada
7. Isms
8. Traveling Space
9. Kings and Queens
10. The Loneliness
11. Her Name
12. Universal Beings Pt. 2
13. Butters Fly
14. The Way Home