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mark shilansky
Jazz / Pop / Folk Rock

"NEW CD "Join the Club" Available @ CDbaby!"

Somerville, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   mark shilansky: General Info
Member Since4/5/2005
Band Websitemarkshilansky.com
Band MembersIT VARIES!

  • ALWAYS: Mark Shilansky - keys, vocals
  • ALMOST ALWAYS: Eric Byers - guitar
  • RECENT BASSISTS HAVE INCLUDED - Fernando Huergo, Keala Kaumeheiwa, Greg Holt, Evan Gregor
  • RECENT DRUMMERS HAVE INCLUDED - Bertram Lehmann, Dave Jamrog, Jordan Perlson, Dave Brophy, Luther Gray, my bro. Neil Shilansky (also a great vibist), Les Harris, Jr
  • SAXOPHONISTS HAVE BEEN, but NOT LIMITED TO - Daryl Lowery, Rick DiMuzio, Andrew Rathbun, Donny McCaslin, Jim Pisano, Jared Sims
  • TRUMPETERS - Taylor Haskins, but also sometimes Doug Olsen... I don' t much care for trumpet... others include Trent Austin, my mentor Dave Ballou, the capricious Phil Grenadier
  • TROMBONISTS - I don't much care for them either, but notable holders-down of the chair include Jay Ashby (on my upcoming CD), Matt Tap, Scott Grant
  • OTHER VOCALISTS: when I can, I get the amazing Luciana Souza or Kim Nazarian to sing with me, also male people like Adrian Sicam, and the males and females of the group Syncopation
  • InfluencesJazzy? Vince Mendoza, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Miles, most things Brazilian, Kenny Wheeler, Kenny Werner, Kenny Barron, Fred Hersch, Pat Metheny

    Poppy? Elvis Costello, Steely Dan, Sting & the Police, The Beatles, THE BEE GEES, Joni, Billy Joel, Rufus Wainwright, Ron Sexsmith, Shawn Colvin, David Mead, Stevie

    Producers? Mitch Froom, Daniel Lanois, Jon Brion, George Martin, Joe Henry

    Sounds LikeJAZZY? A sensitive, clever jazz pianist with a healthy dose of humor and occasional flash, who really, really enjoys playing with the singers...

    POPPY? Steely Dan and Billy Joel having a jam session at Elvis Costello's house; many chords where maybe one or two would do; songs wherin I'm angry at or disappointed in people, but am too amused at my own wit to be very bummed out about it...

    Record Labelshilansongs
    Type of LabelNone





       Upcoming Shows ( view all )
    Jun 22 2008 4:00P
    Tonya and Nancy: The Rock Opera; benefit for Asylum Access Somerville, Massachusetts
    Jun 22 2008 7:30P
    Third Life Studio - Duo Concert w/David Thorne Scott Somerville, Massachusetts
    Jun 30 2008 8:00P
    Cornelia St. Cafe w/Sara Leib New York, New York
    Jul 6 2008 1:30P
    Seacoast Jazzfest portsmouth, New Hampshire
    Jul 7 2008 8:00P
    Beehive w/Jocelyn Medina Boston, Massachusetts
    Jul 8 2008 9:00P
    Ryles with Jocelyn Medina Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Jul 18 2008 6:00P
    Indiana University Art Museum w/Caswell Sisters Bloomington, Indiana
    Jul 19 2008 8:00P
    High Plains Band Camp Faculty July 19-27 Hays, Kansas
    Aug 7 2008 7:00P
    Gardener Museum w/Syncopation Boston, Massachusetts
    Aug 14 2008 7:30P
    Vernissage w/ESP Brookline, Massachusetts
    Aug 21 2008 7:00P
    Elixir w/Christine Fawson/David Westphalen White River Junction, Vermont
    Aug 22 2008 8:00P
    Taj Hotel trio w/John Lockwood and Nat Mugavero Boston, Massachusetts
    Sep 12 2008 9:30P
    Acton Jazz Cafe Acton, Massachusetts
    Sep 16 2008 8:00P
    M.S. UNH faculty recital Durham, New Hampshire
    Sep 17 2008 8:00P
    M.S. band at Berklee Performance Center Boston, Massachusetts
    Sep 19 2008 8:00P
    Taylor House Concert Series w/David Thorne Scott Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
    Sep 28 2008 6:00P
    Press Room with Syncopation Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    Sep 30 2008 8:00P
    Scullers w/Syncopation Boston, Massachusetts
    Oct 7 2008 8:00P
    Scullers w/Celia Slattery Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Oct 13 2008 8:00P
    UNH Trad Jazz Series with Harry Allen and "4 Brothers" Durham, New Hampshire

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       About mark shilansky
    Pianist/Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Arranger

    CD's as leader: First Look (1997); Different Songs (2000); Other Voices (2003), Join the Club (2007)

    Other notable recordings as Producer/Pianist/Collaborator:

  • Patrice Williamson - "Free to Dream"
  • Robin McKelle - "Never Let Me Go"
  • Chris Humphrey - "Nothin' but Blue Skies"
  • Kate Schutt - "No Love Lost"
  • Syncopation - "A New Dance", "Of Blue", and "Wonderful You"
  • Lauren Wool - "Here With Me"
  • Michelle Mailhot - "This Happy Madness"
  • Sara Leib - "It's Not the Moon"
  • Jeremy Ragsdale - "Jeremy"
  • Kaye Kelly - "Coming Undone"
  • Scarlet Keys - "Java Jam" (upcoming 2008)
  • David Thorne Scott - "Shade" and "Dyad"
  • Celia Slattery - "Movin' On" and Upcoming 2008 release
  • Christina Watson - "All About Love"
  • Annie Sharkey - "My Heart On My Sleeve"
  • many others (visit website and http://www.cdbaby.com)

    Performances with Luciana Souza, New York Voices, Kenny Wheeler, Clark Terry, James Moody, Rufus Reid, Rebecca Parris, Paquito D'Rivera

  • Assistant Professor @ Berklee College of Music (1997-present)
  • Lecturer in Jazz @ University of NH (2002 - present)

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    Jun 25 2008 9:00 PM

    yea Marko, How u been? Always a pleasure to listen to your artistry.
    Hope to see you soon! Sincerely, TG
    Equal Time





    Jun 18 2008 5:12 PM

    Hey man, happy birthday!!!!! Hope it's great!!

    Russ Barrnett





    Jun 16 2008 7:27 AM

    Hey mark! havent heard from you in a while, how is everything man?
    Jordan m-f-ing Perlson





    Jun 13 2008 6:44 AM

    what's shakin' sharkus?
    Joseph Di Ponio





    Jun 4 2008 7:51 PM

    Hi Mark,

    Thanks for the invite. Please remind me that you are performing in NYC on June 30 and I will try to make it. It is always good to see you and Kathleen.
    Equal Time





    May 9 2008 8:49 AM

    Hey Mark! That last comment I tried to send was a little confusing...it was supposed to make sense in context, above Jordan's comment, but what the heck...I don't know what I'm doing with this thing (myspace, that is)...basically I'm just a confused man. Hey, I hope you're doing well and music and life are treating you right! It's been a while...hope to catch up with you sometime this summer.

    Tim
    Kim Nazarian





    May 7 2008 8:29 PM

    Sure is good to be here! : )

    Kim
    Jordan m-f-ing Perlson





    Apr 9 2008 3:53 PM

    yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Lori Diamond





    Mar 20 2008 5:24 PM

    Wow Mark - you are indeed an amazing talent. It's a pleasure to hear your lovely music.
    Peace and light, Lori Diamond
    Mully Mulligan





    Jan 3 2008 8:34 AM

    What's up mark shilansky ?
    Send in your music! We want to play it on the air! Also call (315) 410-5493 and leave a station ID for us.. you know.. Hi this is mark shilansky , You're listening to Mully Radio. :-) Thanks a ton!
    Lisa McLaggan Music





    Dec 31 2007 10:12 AM

    hey mark! hope your holy daze are going well...wishing you much warmth and laughter for '08...peace and love, L
    Ed Saindon





    Dec 31 2007 9:01 AM

    HELLO MARK,

    WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.

    PLEASE GIVE MY BEST TO NEAL.

    ED
    Tenley Westbrook





    Dec 12 2007 6:54 AM

    Happy Holidays Mark!!
    May God bless you and your family during this holiday season and throughout the coming year. I wish you the best as you use your gift of music to enrich the lives of others.
    If you have a moment, please check out my new song, Every Child.
    Love and peace to you, Tenley
    elizabeth!





    Nov 16 2007 4:11 PM

    See you next week!
    michelle mailhot music





    Nov 10 2007 10:19 AM

    for the love of all that's holy..please write a BLOG.........
    Lisa McLaggan Music





    Nov 9 2007 5:56 AM

    you may have gotten hacked my dear...unless you meant to put a video of boobs on my page that doesn't work...i thought it looked promising though...you're such a tease! change your password :)
    lisa





    Nov 2 2007 6:05 PM

    hey! i was just thinking about you today..i finally finished listening to 'other voices'...what a great project! i really likey...very mucho. you and david still in the midwest?
    mark shilansky





    Oct 28 2007 2:06 PM

    Sorry about the ads in the comment listing. I'm having trouble deleting them...
    Alanna





    Oct 24 2007 9:57 AM

    Hey Mark! Congrats on your show last night! My folks and I really enjoyed it! You rocked! What was the song you played after "Rosalita?" It was so moving it made me cry.
    HEATHER SCHNOOR





    Oct 22 2007 1:43 PM

    Mark!!!!!!!! So I hear you want to write me a song!!!! Well write away my little friend:)
    Mark





    Oct 12 2007 11:07 AM

    Whaddaya mean you don't care for trombone players?!?! Hope all is well!
    Susan





    Oct 6 2007 7:49 AM

    Hey Shark, I'll be up in Portsmouth sometime in November. Playing anywhere close? Would love to see you. Have a great October. XOXO
    Maggie Green





    Oct 6 2007 7:32 AM

    Congratulations on all your work Mark! I enjoyed reading your blog.
    Keep smiling my friend.
    Hugs and kisses,
    Maggie
    Don Davis