Mark Zubek

Mark Zubek has an instinctive talent for writing and producing hit-singles. Over the past 17 years Mark’s songwriting, production, performance and recording credits include Grammy-winning jazz singer Betty Carter (Verve/Polygram), Blaise Pascal ( BMG , 2001 JUNO Nominee), Alexander ( BMG - "Love Stinks" movie with Tyra Banks and Bill Bellamy), hot new breakthrough artists Hilary Weaver (MapleMusic) and Alex Galli, Jen Chapin (Harry Chapin's daughter), Karen Jacobsen (Australia), Roux (San Francisco), Sarah Lentz (NYC), Burhan Ocal (Turkey), New York jazz musicians Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Victor Lewis, Seamus Blake, Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brian Blade, Dave Kikoski, Avishai Cohen, Bill Dillon, Jerry Marotta, Tony Levin, Michael Bland, Coca-Cola, Discovery Channel, Hasbro, Pringles, Dunkin' Donuts, as well as about 200 indie acts.

Mark grew up in Toronto , and at 18, moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music. At 21, Mark moved to New York City to play jazz music, and to write and produce CDs for singers and bands, often co-writing songs, arranging, playing any or all the instruments, and engineering. Equally proficient on drums, electric and upright basses, guitars and keyboards, Mark has produced out of some of the finest studios in the world, including New York's Power Station (Avatar), Sear Sound, Cutting Room, Magic Box, Sound on Sound, L.A.'s Oceanway and Larrabee, and Toronto's Metalworks and Phase One. After a ten-year stint in New York , Mark moved back home to Toronto , where he is currently based. He has 2 solo jazz records out on Fresh Sound Records and is featured on the Upright Bass in the Penguin Guide to Jazz Encyclopedia.

Mark helps his artists with every step of promotion – photo shoots, press kits, radio play, interviews, grant writing, fan-base building, live shows, record label meetings and more. Please enjoy some of the music samples by using the buttons on the top, and feel free to contact me with any questions you have. Thank you for checking out the site!