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.”