{"id":1504,"date":"2023-10-17T22:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/markchosak.com\/?page_id=1504"},"modified":"2025-04-22T08:51:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:51:56","slug":"credits-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/markchosak.com\/?page_id=1504","title":{"rendered":"CREDITS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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“Go Play Outside” is my latest release featuring legendary vibraphonist, Mike Mainieri and the best musical talent in San Diego. You can purchase a copy of the album by visiting iTunes HERE<\/a>; or Amazon.com HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Perception” is a jazz album project I recorded with some of L.A.’s top session musicians, featuring 9 original compositions. You can purchase a copy by visiting iTunes HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I released the single, “Glengarry Glen Ross” – main title theme from the movie of the same name by James Newton Howard.  This is my arrangement, playing all instruments.  Take a listen HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“About 12:00 AM” is a fantastic CD from my good friend, Bill Fulton. Featuring arrangements of classic standards as well as several of Bill’s own compositions. I am honored that Bill asked me to play on this recording. Purchase a copy by visiting iTunes HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Local San Diego keyboardist\/composer, Burt Brion invited me to play on his recent CD release: “The Secret’s Out”, a wonderful mix of contemporary pop and R&B original and cover songs, featuring some of San Diego’s finest musical talent. You can purchase your copy on Apple Music by clicking HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anna Danes’ debut CD, “Longing” features outstanding performances by some of San Diego’s top studio talent including Larry White (keys, vocals), Bob Magnusson (bass), Kevin Koch (drums), Monette Marino (percussion) and many others. Purchase a copy by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Are We There Yet?” is the first CD I recorded with the Mark Harrison Quartet. Mark’s funky, original tunes are sophisticated yet lyrical and a lot of fun to play. You can purchase a copy by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Just Add Water” is the most recent CD I recorded with the Mark Harrison Quintet, featuring Mark’s more compositional writing style. Be sure to check out some videos from this great band in the MEDIA<\/a> section. You can purchase a copy by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The famous celebrity gossip TV show, TMZ, asked me to compose and perform a collection of music cues in various styles. They are short, but you may catch a few if you listen closely!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Acoustic and electric guitar is featured for the cues I composed and performed for the MSNBC TV series, ‘Lockup’. This has really been a great chance to stretch out with a variety of guitar sounds. Check out my composer website<\/a> for some examples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I really enjoyed composing and performing guitar on the show, “Forged In Fire”, currently airing on the History Channel. Check out my composer website<\/a> for some examples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Pawn Stars” was a fun opportunity to do some more guitar work to fit the quirky character of the show. Check out my composer website<\/a> for some examples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I had the pleasure of working on some source music for “Halloween 5”, which required some edgy guitar sounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Industrial Documentary” is the first production music CD I was asked to compose and perform by SmartSound. You can purchase a copy by going HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Ambient Drama”; is the second production CD I was hired to record by SmartSound.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Sultry Songs For The Soul” is a warm, romantic album of standards performed by the talented Sheryl Smith on vocals. I joined the members of the band, Free Flight to accompany her on this great recording. Please visit Sheryl’s website HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Reggae Dreams Vol. 1” is a collection of songs produced by Thom Teresi, who asked me to perform on a couple of tunes. You can purchase a copy by going HERE<\/a>, or by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Live At The Old Pasadena Summerfest” is a recording I made of our concert event during the Playboy Jazz Festival with Thom Teresi And The Street Smart Band. You can purchase a copy by going HERE<\/a>, or by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“This Side Of Heaven” is a collaboration with one of my bands in San Diego, “Jack Attack”, featuring some heavy-grooving RnB, rock and blues tracks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Songs For Worship”; is a collection of contemporary arrangements of worship songs I recorded with the Mark Harrison Quintet for producer, Steve Potter. You can purchase a copy by going HERE<\/a>, or by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Bittersweets” is a CD of standards by artist, Lisa Bowman, produced by my friend, David Snyder, on which I was asked to perform on several tracks. You can purchase a copy by going HERE<\/a>, or by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Through The Faith” is a CD I performed on by artist, Mark deVille Jobson, containing arrangements of spiritual songs with unique instrument ensembles. You can purchase a copy by going HERE<\/a>, or by visiting iTunes HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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