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Mark Soskin

b. 1953

Jazz pianist

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About Mark Soskin

Born 1953. Mark Soskin is an American pianist, music educator, jazz musician and composer.

Mark Samuel Soskin (born 1953) is an American jazz pianist based in New York City.

As co-leader Spirits: with Harvie Swartz, Joe LaBarbera, Sheila Jordan, Live at Vartan Jazz, Vartan Jazz (1994); Contempo Trio: with Danny Gottlieb, Chip Jackson & Ravi Coltrane, No JAMF's Allowed, Jazzline (1994); Contempo Trio: with Danny Gottlieb, Chip Jackson & Carolyn Leonhart, The Secret of Life, First Media (2003);

As sideman Roger Glenn: Reachin', Fantasy (1976) Pete Escovedo and Sheila E: Solo Two, Fantasy (1976) Pete Escovedo and Sheila E: Happy Together, Fantasy Bill Summers: Feel The Heat, Fantasy Bill Summers: On Sunshine, Fantasy Bobbi Humphrey: Tailor Made, Columbia Billy Cobham: Magic, Columbia (1977) Billy Cobham: Simplicity Of Expression, Depth Of Thought, Columbia CBS Allstars (Billy Cobham): Alivemuthaforya, Columbia (1977); George Russell: Live in an American Time Spiral, Soul Note (1982); Herbie Mann: Jasil Brazz, RBI (1990) Herbie Mann: Opalescense, Kokopelli Herbie Mann: Caminho de Casa, Chesky Herbie Mann: America/Brasil, Lightyear (1995) Herbie Mann: 65th Birthday Celebration, Live At The Blue Note, Lightyear (1995) Jeanie Stahl: I'm Just Foolin' Myself, Daring Records Billy Novick: Pennywhistles From Heaven, Green Linnet Kayoko Miyama featuring TanaReid

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Who is Mark Soskin?

Jazz pianist

When was Mark Soskin born?

Mark Soskin was born on 12 July 1953 in Brooklyn.

What is Mark Soskin's occupation?

Mark Soskin is a pianist, music educator, jazz musician and composer.

What nationality is Mark Soskin?

Mark Soskin is American.

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· Wikipedia: Mark Soskin

· Wikidata: Q1438060

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