Mark Winkler - Jazz And Other Four Letter Words (2015)

Jazz and Other Four Letter Words is the witty,heartfelt, and swinging new release from Los Angeles jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler. The CD features two duets with Manhattan Transfer's Cheryl Bentyne and an eclectic mix of standards, not-so-standard tunes, and original songs by Winkler, a 2015 Downbeat Critics Poll "Male Jazz Singer Rising Star." Backed by John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton and some of the finest musicians on the West Coast, Jazz and Other Four Letter Words is Mark Winkler's 14th CD as a leader and showcases Winkler at the top of his game, both as a lyricist and vocalist.

Tracklist:

01. My Idea Of A Good Time (4:47)
02. I'm Hip (3:19)
03. Nice Work If You Can Get It (3:50)
04. Your Cat Plays Piano (5:03)
05. I Chose The Moon (4:31)
06. Have A Good Time (4:09)
07. I Wish I Were In Love Again (3:55)
08. Jazz And Other Four Letter Words (4:13)
09. I Never Went Away (3:38)
10. In A New York Minute/The Great City/Autumn In New York (5:10)
11. Stay Hip (3:57)