On Love Comes First, vocalist Mark Winkler brings his trademark wit, warmth and relaxed phrasing to a set that blends jazz tradition with contemporary sophistication. Backed by a strong group featuring pianists Jon Mayer and Josh Nelson, guitarists Larry Koonse and Grant Geissman, bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Mark Ferber, and saxophonists Bob Sheppard and Ricky […]
On Love Comes First, vocalist Mark Winkler brings his trademark wit, warmth and relaxed phrasing to a set that blends jazz tradition with contemporary sophistication. Backed by a strong group featuring pianists Jon Mayer and Josh Nelson, guitarists Larry Koonse and Grant Geissman, bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Mark Ferber, and saxophonists Bob Sheppard and Ricky Woodard, Winkler keeps the mood intimate and unforced throughout. The tunes are delivered with a mix of charm and humor, buoyed by wonderful arrangements that allow the album’s musicianship to shine. Yet another outstanding and entertaining production worth enjoying from this true artisan of song.
