Mark SOSKIN - Rhythm Vision 1980

Mark SOSKIN - Rhythm Vision 1980

Jazz

Soskin has recorded and performed with such diverse musicians as Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Randy Brecker, Billy Cobham, Buster Williams, Eddie Henderson, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Mann, John Abercrombie, Claudio Roditi, Sheila Jordan, Gato Barbieri, Joe Locke, David "Fathead" Newman, Mark Murphy, Slide Hampton, Pete and Sheila Escovedo, Bobby Watson, The NY Voices, Miroslav Vitous,Gregory Hines,and many others. Soskin attended Colorado State University where he pursued classical studies, but at this time his interests in jazz music were growing. In 1973 he enrolled in Berklee College of Music, studying composition as well as arranging. In Boston he began to work professionally until moving to San Francisco, eventually going on to work with some of the west coast's finest players.
Shortly after arriving in San Francisco, Soskin was introduced to the latin music legend, Pete Escovedo. Along with Pete's daughter, percussionist Sheila. E, they toured and recorded as Azteca, a group in which Soskin's keyboard, writing, and arranging were showcased. Eventually, the group, which now included Tom Harrell on trumpet, went on to record two discs for Fantasy Records, produced by drum ace Billy Cobham. Soskin was enlisted in Cobham's band, a stint that lasted for two years and which produced two recordings for Columbia. In between tours for Cobham, Soskin did a tour and live recording for the CBS All Stars with Tom Scott, Alphonso Johnson, Steve Khan, and Billy Cobham. At this time Soskin was very active as a session player at Fantasy studios in Berkeley, California and veteran jazz music producer Orrin Keepnews took notice, signing Soskin to a recording contract with Prestige. Keepnews introduced Soskin to Sonny Rollins which sta rted a long, fruitful collaboration (14 years).

Since 1981 Soskin has resided in New York City, remaining active as sideman and as a leader. He continues to  maintain a busy tour schedule in the US and internationally, as well as giving masterclasses and workshops.. Arranging projects include Soskin's writing for Slide Hampton's "World Of Trombone and drummer Steve Smith's DVD titled 'History of The US Beat". Soskin has performed in a solo context such as the 1998 Ottawa Jazz Festival. He has performed the premier of contemporary classical music composer John Adams' opera, "Ceiling/Sky" at Lincoln Center. Soskin is currently on the faculty of The Manhattan School Of Music.

Recordings:
Rhythm Vision (1979); Overjoyed (1988); Views From Here (1992); Around The Corner (1993); Mark Soskin Solo (1996); Five Lands (Cinqueterra) Different Duos (1997); 17 (2001); Homage to Sonny Rollins (2003)
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Harvey Mason Sr.- Drums
Paul Socolow-Bass, Bass (Electric)
Snooky Young- Trumpet, Horn
Mark Soskin- Keyboards
Ray Obiedo- Guitar
George Bohannon- Trombone
Oscar Brashear- Trumpet, Horn
Sammy Figueroa- Percussion, Conductor, Conga
Mel Martin- Flute, Sax (Alto), Wind
Bennie Maupin- Flute, Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor), Wind
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A1   Colossus 5:58 
A2   Mambo Mio 4:49 
A3   Walk Tall 8:27 

B1   Caribbean Party Stomp 5:31 
B2   That's What Friends Are For 4:29 
B3   The Opening 5:11 
B4   Bolinas 4:04
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