MARK WINKLER  vocals  •   DAVID BENOIT  piano
GABE DAVIS  bass  •  CLAYTON CAMERON  drums
PAT  KELLEY  guitar   •  KEVIN WINARD  percussion
STEFANIE FIFE  cello

ARRANGED BY DAVID BENOIT
PRODUCED BY BARBARA BRIGHTON

old friends

Singer, lyricist MARK WINKLER and pianist, composer DAVID BENOIT have teamed up to record an album that pays homage to their 37 years of friendship. OLD FRIENDS is a collection of some of the artists’ favorites songs by some of their favorite composers, as well as three original tunes. These are two seasoned musicians at the top of their form.

Benoit perhaps sums it up the best, “I think this is Mark’s best work. He is restrained and heartfelt. He never overdoes it, but always stays true to the melody, respecting the composer but adding his own imprimatur when needed. The song selections are fresh and original, and, I must say, I’m happy with the arrangements. Again. never too much, but elegant and tasteful. You can hear the communication with Mark and me, and it’s superb. This is a result of a certain maturity that only comes with age and a willingness to put the time and effort into the project.”