Artist Profile

Artist Name: Mark Ippolito

Genre: Indie Folk/Pop (Clean Lyrics)

Mark Ippolito is proud member of Seattle’s vibrant community of singer-songwriters and regularly performs his original songs in venues throughout Puget Sound. His debut full length album “New Moon” is steeped in equal measures of blues, folk, pop, jazz and rock and reflect Mark’s abiding interest and celebration of the interconnectedness, both physical and spiritual, that exists between us all. Human beings have far more in common than we may claim as our differences. The stories Mark shares in his songs inspire listeners to see this fundamental truth.

Whether performing live or in the studio, Mark regulary collaborates with top Seattle musicians who contribute their extraordinary talents to further elevate the songs and help Mark realize the full potential for each. Featured artists include Alicia Healey (vocals, keys, percussion), Rebecca Young (electric bass), Hugh Sutton (accordion), Alex Guy (violin & viola), Kelly Paletta (drums), Brian McCully (organ), Christina Schinkle (piano), Kimberly Newland (piano), Tom Faber (didgeridoo). Shaunyce Omar, Lauren Du Pree, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako, Charles L. Simmons (vocalists), John Fagan (mandolin), Bill Jones (trumpet), Ben Mish (keyboards), and Aimee Zöe (percussion)

Reviews

“I’ve just given New Moon a proper listen. Which means in the car without interruption– it is a super collaboration between words and notes, technology and soul. I hope DJ’s give audiences an opportunity to hear this album.””

Mary Anne Moorman aka AuntMama DJ and Storyteller, “Sunday Folks”, “KBCS​”

“Mark Ippolito’s album “New Moon” is music to listen to on a rainy day to give you hope. The music is melancholy but bright, the soft vocals illuminate the lyrics to highlight the assured songwriting.”

​ Mike Hipple, Author, 80’s Redux: Your Favorite Musicians Today

“Mark Ippolito has spent the last several years working on songs, playing them out live and honing his craft. He’s assembled a fine group of musicians and recorded an album that is honest, beautiful and sincere. If you’re into folk/Americana with a touch of James Taylor and Jackson Brown you’ll dig it.”

​ Jon Croft, Recording Artist and Music Industry Professional

Recommended if you like

Iron & Wine, Brandi Carlile, Gillian Welch, Leonard Cohen, Roseanne Cash, Father John Misty

Influences

Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, Bill Monroe, John Coltrane, Van Morrison, Khalil Gibran, Rita Dove, Herman Melville, Stephen Covey, Thomas Merton, Joan Didion

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