Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed LA-based jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler on his 2025 album HOLD ON. This prolific artist celebrates his 22nd album with a collection of mostly original tunes, complemented by a few tasteful standards. Each new project expands on the last, as Mark continues to explore fresh musical territory and new creative expressions through meaningful collaborations.

For HOLD ON, he teamed up with six exceptional pianists, creating a varied and dynamic sound palette. The album pulls you into Mark’s world, where swing, humor, sensitivity, and elegance combine into a thoroughly enjoyable and deeply musical experience. Full of wit, charm, and emotional richness, this album is a testament to Mark’s continued evolution as one of jazz’s most engaging storytellers.

Always a joy to talk with Mark—dig this interview.

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Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.