–Mark's new CD Medora Meltdown is available now. – Head over to the music clips link to check it out.
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Mark uses Schatten Violin Pickups
Mark Baczynski has been entertaining audiences from Texas to Toronto and all points in between for three decades now. His ability to touch all styles of music with his fiddle playing is what keeps him in demand in both the theatre and music world. This web site has been established for his friends, fans and those of you who are in need of Mark's talents. Do not hesitate to e-mail, write or call for more information concerning Mark's availability or just to say hello!
1.Osh Kosh. Written by the late great Vassar Clement. Vassar has always been one of my heroes and I will always include his tunes on any of my projects. I hope you like this one Vassar.
2.Ashokan Farewell. Written by jay Ungar and used by Ken Burns in his award winning documentary The Civil War.
3.Jackson’s Victory. An old traditional melody usually called The Eighth Of January. Johnny Horton also used the melody on his hit, The Battle of New Orleans.
4.Sweet Georgia Brown. What can I say, just a fun song to play.
5.Emily. Written by Jeremy Ash and myself and recorded in “the actors house” in Rock Island Illinois. This tune touches my heart because it includes bass player Gary Craddock, who has recently passed away. Miss you buddy!
6.Bye Bye Blackbird. An old jazz standard that I taught to my son when he was small instead of Row Row Row Your Boat or Mary Had a Little Lamb.
7.Soldiers Joy. A very old tune. The first two passes on this recording were taken from transcripts that recreate the tune as it was played over one hundred years ago.
8.Blues For Dixie. Written by the late great Bob Wills. I chose to record this song because…well, I simply like this tune.
9.Medora Meltdown. The concept for this tune was my own but it really came to life with the help of my good friend Eric Lewis. Thanks Eric!
10.Liberty/Sugarfoot Rag. These are two tunes that are always a pleasure to play.
11.The Tennessee Waltz. Hey, I live in Tennesse and it is a beautiful tune. Thanks Gary Butler!
12.The Orange Blossom Special. Crowds always smile when they hear this and I like making folks smile, end of story.