Acclaimed LA-based Jazz Vocalist Mark Winkler on the 2025 Album Hold On

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed LA-based jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler on his 2025 album HOLD ON. This prolific artist celebrates his 22nd album with a collection of mostly original tunes, complemented by a few tasteful standards. Each new project expands on the last, as Mark continues to explore fresh musical territory and new creative expressions through meaningful collaborations. For HOLD ON, he teamed up with six exceptional pianists, creating a varied and dynamic sound palette. The album pulls you into Mark’s world, where swing, humor, sensitivity, and elegance combine into a thoroughly enjoyable and deeply musical experience. Full of wit, charm, and emotional richness, this album is a testament to Mark’s continued evolution as one of jazz’s most engaging storytellers. Always a joy to talk with Mark—dig this interview. More & get the album: allaboutjazz.com/hold-on-mark-winkler-cafe-pacific-records  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.