Mark West
Mark is an accomplished musician with a refined sound all to his own. As a guitar player ,for the last 35 years, his style could be compared to such artists as; Jeff Beck, Wes Montgomery and Mike Stern, just to name a few. His performances always attack the audience with an expose of energy that stems from hi-tech rock and jazz to a melting pot of sounds that keep his listeners wanting more.
He is also a singer/songwriter and keyboard player with skills that offer a unique sound of originals unlike any other. Mark mixes it up with styles of rock, jazz, funk and latin into his own compositions to give it an extra edge of enjoyment that his audiences need. Never a dull moment, should be his title!
Mark has worked extensively in the south Florida nightclub circuit for 25 years and is currently performing at one of Fort Lauderdales most popular hotels the Sheraton Yankee Clipper. He also performs at private parties and functions providing all types of music such as; dance, hi energy or just simply background music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Education:
Broward College: music theory, jazz guitar and music performance
University Of Miami: jazz guitar, jazz theory and composition
Performances:
Liza Minelli-Bonaventure Hotel-Private party
Roy Clark's birthday celebration-Ritz Carlton
President Clinton Gala-Biltmore Hotel
Gallagher(comedian)-Opening act, Sunrise Musical theater
Lee Greenwood-Opening act, Ritz Carlton
Alan King-Opening act, Fountainbleau Hotel
Miami Dolphins-Pre-heat performance, Dolphin's Stadium
Florida Marlins-Pre-heat performance, Dolphin's Stadium
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, at 2 different hotels in fort lauderdale, fl. the EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL and the SHERATON YANKEE CLIPPER. I love both gigs. Too many special moments to comment about.
Your musical influences
Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Goldsmith
