Award winning, critically acclaimed jazz vocalist/lyricist, Mark Winkler meets multi-Grammy winning vocalist, Cheryl Bentyne, (member of The Manhattan Transfer) to form a dynamic duo intent on proving how cool the ‘West Coast Cool Jazz’ scene of the ’50s still is. Together and separately they perform songs by Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Julie London and Bobby Troup (to name a few). Enjoy!

“There’s an odd but interesting phenomenon frequently in play today in jazz wherein a recorded effort attempts to “move ahead” by looking back on the past and “playing tribute” moebius-like. In some instances, the effort works only on the “playing tribute” level, but, not much more. That’s definitely not the case here. With Three Voices’ “Transitions” Trumpeter Kim Pensyl, vibraphonist Rusty Burge, and bassist, Michael Sharfe collaborate superbly saluting a group of GASers and, with significant taste and flair, deliver a most enjoyable, very easy-to-take CD.

Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.

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Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.

Performed regularly in theatres, clubs and on campuses, TED HOWE’S electrifying new arrangements capture the essence of ELLINGTON, breathing daring contemporary life into some of America’s most beloved royal compositions.