Mark Winkler & Mary Foster Conklin at The Gardenia
Mark Winkler and Mary Foster Conklin met over a love of old songwriters, in their case TWO GUYS FROM THE COAST- Bobby Troup (Route 66) and Matt Dennis (Angel Eyes) and each have recorded a CD featuring their heroes. Now they're getting together for the first time in a few years for a special one night performance. Mark is in the studio working on a new CD of original material and Mary has been exploring the works of many new writers, so the evening will be a fun collection of old and new, beyond Matt Dennis and Bobby Troup, although they'll definitely cover those bases. It will be as fun as a road trip in a classic Thunderbird down Highway 1.
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 9:00pm
Mark Winkler with special guest Mary Foster Conklin
Piano: Stuart Elster - Bass: Tim Emmons - Drums: Gary GiddensThe Gardenia - 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. - West Hollywood, CA 90038 - (323) 467-7444
Directions: On the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and La Brea Ave. Street parking.
MARK'S LAST SHOW OF 2007
A good crowd came out to enjoy Mark performing at Catalina Bar and Grill as part of Michael Konik's Tasty Tuesday series on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He did a full set, and then a couple of tunes with the swinging Mr. Konik. A fantastic four piece band headed by Eli Brueggermann on piano, Ken Parks on drums, Tim Emmons on bass and Kim Richmond on sax and flute filled out the cast.
Mark also did some Bobby Troup (can you say "Hungry Man"?), some Romantic Standards, and songs from his jazz musical PLAY IT COOL - along with a couple of Winkler premieres - including HOW CAN THAT MAKE YOU FAT? A good time was had by all!
[Mark is pictured above with two of his biggest fans: Junior and Murray]
WINKLER JAZZ ENCORE AT THE GARDENIA A HIT!
On Saturday, August 25, 2007 Mark Winkler returned "by popular demand" to perform at The Gardenia. In June he packed the place and saw many of his closest friends turned away. This time he was joined by the Jamieson Trotter Trio. He did a full set including many new things he's never done before in preparation for recording a new CD later in the year. Of course, he also did some Bobby Troup songs, standards and a couple of numbers from "Play It Cool" as well. Everyone enjoyed the free birthday cake - served in honor of Mark's upcoming birthday.
WINKLER JAZZ AT THE GARDENIA!
Mark Winkler performed at The Gardenia for the first time on Saturday, June 9th, 2007 at 9:00pm. The legendary Gardenia is West Hollywood's intimate, lovely room - renowned for a diverse range of cabaret and jazz acts. Mark was joined by the talented musical director of "Play It Cool", Louis Durra and his trio. They performed a full set - with much brand new material which Mark is testing out as he prepares to record a new CD this fall. Of course, he did some Bobby Troup, standards and a couple of songs from "Play It Cool".
Recently, Don Heckman wrote in the L. A. Times, "Winkler stands out among what appears to be a diminishing fraternity: male jazz singers...A medley of the Kern/Mercer standard "I'm Old Fashioned" and the Gershwins' "Our Love Is Here to Stay" defined his skills with ballads. Even more impressive his own "In a Lonely Place" was a reminder that classic, American songbook- type tunes are still being written..."
Mark Winkler, vocals - Louis Durra, piano - Tim Emmons, bass - Ken Parks, drums
Happy 90th Birthday Ella!The West Coast Jazz Singers Salute To
"The 1st Lady of Song"A Musical Tribute to the late Ella Fitzgerald
Friday, April 27, 2007 @ 7:00pm and Saturday, April 28, 2007 @ 2:00pm
Professional Musicians Local 47 - 817 N. Vine - Hollywood, CAAdmission $35 · Food and Drinks Available
PARTIAL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT"The American Diabetes Association" Starring
(in Alphabetical Order)John Altman
Cheryl Barnes
Charmaine Clamor
Angelo Divino
Denise Donatelli
Dr. David Frisch
Stephanie Haynes
Michael Konik
Bill Liston
Charles Small
James Smith
Yevette Stewart
Tiermey Sutton Band
Billy Valentine
Chester Whitmore
===> Mark Winkler <===
Ernie Andrews
and
Barbara Morrison
with
Frank Capp and The Juggernaut Big Band
and many more
Mark Winkler with Michael Konik & Band at Catalina's
On April 17th, 2007 the longest-running weekly jazz event in Hollywood, the Tasty Tuesday night jazz party at Catalina Bar & Grill, welcomed MICHAEL KONIK & HIS TASTY BAND, with special guest MARK WINKLER. There was only one well-attended show. The night was a musical success for all concerned! To read Don Heckman's review in the L. A. Times CLICK HERE
Catalina Bar & Grill - - - 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 - - -323/466-2210
(Sunset & McCadden)
Mark Winkler & Kathryn Bostic at Catalina's
On Sunday, September 17, 2006 Mark and Kathryn Bostic joined forces for a fun evening of standards, original jazz and all things that swing! They each did a full set and a song or two together. In his last show of the year, Mark did some of your favorites, and songs from his hit musical "Play It Cool".
Kathryn is a wonderful singer, songwriter and composer who has toured and/or recorded with K.D. Lang, David Byrne and Charles Aznavour among others. She also has written music for the late great August Wilson's last 2 plays.
Yes it was a very special evening! With Stuart Elster (pno), Dan Lutz (bs) and Kevin Kanner (drs).
Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood
MARK WINKLER MAKES IT TO ORANGE COUNTY!
On February 10th, 2006 - for one night only - Mark sang three shows with Annie Sellick at STEAMERS (Orange County's top jazz venue), backed by the fabulous Gerald Clayton Trio.
Each singer did several selections by themself -- and then they did a few songs together. It was a blast! Thanks to all of the enthusiastic jazz fans who traveled to Orange County to attend!
Rumors are flying about Mark's upcoming NEW jazz CD (featuring several new Winkler originals)...stay tuned!
WINKLER & SELLICK AT CATALINA'S
On July 26, 2005 - for one night only, Mark was joined by Annie Sellick . They each did a full set - - and some songs together. Plus! Mark premieried a whole group of Winkler originals set for an upcoming recording - and, of course, he did a few audience favorites!
Recently, Mark Winkler performed with the wonderful Marilyn Harris for her CD release party at Catalina's Bar and Grill. A few months later, he had a blast with Sweet Baby Jai at the same room. He did an evening of the music of Bobby Troup and Matt Dennis with Mary Foster Conklin in New York at The Triad and then in Santa Monica at The Vic.
From L-to-R: Charlyn Bernal (from ASCAP) with panelists Mike Melvoin, Mark Winkler,
Lorraine Feather, Marilyn Harris, Brock Walsh and Ben Sidran.In January of 2005 Mark hosted a fabulous panel at IAJE in Long Beach (see picture above) entitled "Adding Pages to the Great American Songbook" that featured Lorraine Feather, Marilyn Harris, Mike Melvoin, Ben Sidran and Brock Walsh.
Watch this space for more upcoming shows.
Mark Winkler Quotes:
"His original tunes already sound like standards...Winkler is destined to become an important American composer as more people understand what a canny writer he is.
As an entertainer, he's simply marvelous!"
- Myrna Daniels - L.A. Jazz Scene"Remarkably Compelling"
- The Sydney Herald
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