Mark Winkler / World Of Mark Winkler

Hollywood born singer/songwriter Mark Winkler released his first album "Jazz Life" in 1982 under U.S. Minor label "Music Is Medicine". Since then, Mark started to collaborate with many well-known contemporary jazz musicians such as David Benoit and Joe Sample. Thus, his 2nd album "Ebony Rain" was completed and released in 1987 by PAUSA. In 1989, "Hottest Night Of The Year" featuring David Benoit, Russ Freeman, Dan Siegel, Diane Reeves and Tom Scott, followed. Mark constantly released his albums in 1990's; "Color Of Love" (1991), "Tales From Hollywood" (1995) and "City Lights" (1998), all of which are very sophisticated contemporary Jazz vocal albums. As regards "Tales From Hollywood", Dan Siegel and Joe Pasquale (ex. Boys Club), producers of this album added their pop touch and you can enjoy wonderful backing musicians performances by John Robinson, Bruce Gaitsch, Boney James and others. In 2000, Mark released Jazz album, not contemporary but straight jazz one, "Easy The Hard Way" full of 4 beat vocal tunes.
In 2001, Cool Sound released Mark Winkler's Best and Rare Collections 2 CD. Disc 1 - Best Collection - includes Mark's contemporary tunes from his original albums, 2 tunes from "Jazz Life"(1982), 3 from "Ebony Rain" (1987), 3 from "Hottest Nights Of The Year"(1989), 2 from "Color Of Love" (1991), 3 from "Tales From Hollywood" (1995) and 4 from "City Nights" Disc 2 - Rare Collection" includes unreleased materials and different versions including demos since 1988. All of unreleased materials are really awesome.

Release: 10 September, 2001
Label: Cool Sound, Japan (COOL-078)

Tracks:
Disc 1 - Best Collection-
1. Dancin' In The Sunshine
2. Frame By Frame
3. Night Flight
4. Scattin' In The Moonlight
5. Everybody Cha-cha
6. Color Of Love
7. Tropical Breezes
8. Time For Love
9. Sunny
10. Jazz Life
11. In A Minor Key
12. Takin' Chances
13. When All The Lights In The Sign Worked
14. Garden Of Earthly Delights
15. Relaxin'
16. Sense Of Humor
17. Rainbows

Disc 2 - Rare Collection-
1. Forward Motion
2. She Likes To Watch
3. The Hottest Night Of The Year
4. The Deep End
5. Parallel Worlds
6. Beauty And The Beach
7. Use Me
8. One By One
9. Ebony Rain
10. Chico's Groove
11. Jazzy Blue
12. Soul Nights


Producers: Beth Lawrence, Dan Siegel, David Benoit, Emil Palame, Joe Pasquale, Mark McMillen, Mark Winkler

Mark Winkler: Vocals

- Musicians -
Keyboards: Jon Gilutin, Dan Siegel, Joe Sample, David Benoit, Emil Palame, Freddie Ravel, Joe Pasquale, Robert Kraft, Mark McMillen, Kevin Bassinson, Jai Winding, Eddie Arkin, Freddy Ravel, Rod Simpson
Guitars: Grant Geissman, Allen Hinds, Bruce Gaitsch, Holger Fath, Bob Walden, Doc Powell, Paul Viapiano, Russ Freeman, Russ Freeman, Johnny Baltimore, Jim Fox
Drums: Randy Drake, Tony Morales, John Robinson, Jim Andron
Bass: Bob Feldman, Melvin Davis, Kenny Wilde, Bill Lanphier, Dwayne "Smitty" Smith, Robert Vally, Jim Andron, Neil Stubenhaus, Steve Bailey, Johnny Baltimore
Percussion: Alex Acuna, Lenny Castro, Beth Lawrence, Brian Kilgore, Bobby Hall
Sax: Sam Rainey, Jim Reeves, Tom Scott, Dave Kaplan, Michael Lington, Ken Kritzberg
Trumpet: Bill Armstrong, Bob Summers
Trombone: Bob McChesney
Strings Synthesizer: Bill Purse
Background Vocals: Beth Lawrence, Marie Cain, Mary Hylan, Bambi Jones, Brandy Jones, Angie Jaree, Julie Kelly, Joe Pasquale, Mark McMillen, Jim Andron, Chuck Sabatino, Lindy White, Maxine Waters, Clydene Jackson, Johnny Baltimore
Guest Vocals on "Color Of Love": Angel Rogers
Guest Vocal on "Garden Of Earthly Delights": Dianne Reeves

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