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GPE- Presents

GPE- Presents

By: Geoffrey Mark
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Each week I will take you through some of Ella's Fitzgeralds greatest accomplishments. From award winning arrangements & compositions to Live performances and much much more.Still Toking Productions
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  • S2E17 - GPE Presents Ella in London 1974
    May 30 2026
    Episode Notes

    S2E20-This week on GPE, we feature tracks from a live concert by Ella at the infamous Ronnie Scott's nightclub in London in 1974. As always, I will be there to guide you with insider stories about the concert, the venue, the songs, the musicians and Ella herself!

    PRE-RECORDED:

    Each week I will take you through some of Ella's greatest accomplishments.

    From award winning arrangements & compositions to Live performances and much much more.

    Ella Fitzgerald :

    Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, absolute pitch, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing

    Geoffrey Mark:

    Critics have called Geoffrey Mark a walking encyclopedia of show business history. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised all over the country, Mr. Mark has spent his entire life in one part of show business or another. He has been appeared off-Broadway and in summer stock, been a singer and stand-up comedian in New York nightclubs and cabarets as well as on cruise ships, the proud recipient of an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award nomination, hosted two radio series in Los Angeles, writes comedy for several stand-up comedians, writes and produces documentaries and reality shows for cable television, as well as hosted two radio series of his own as well as several special programs on radio and television. Mr. Mark is also in demand as a performer in nightclubs, on cruise ships and for corporate events.

    Produced by B.K.Bartlett

    / benjamin.bartlett3

    bartlett52108@gmail.com

    Geoffrey Mark

    / mrgeoffreymark

    / @geoffreymark1037

    GPE is officially copywrited by Spettigue Productions

    in association with the following networks:

    Still Toking Productions

    Stilltoking.com

    &

    The Dorkening Podcast Networt

    / @thetokingdead

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S2E16 - GPE Presents -Ella Sings Streisand
    May 23 2026
    Episode Notes

    S2E19-This time on GPE, we take a look at Ella singing the great Barbra Streisand songs. As always, I will be your guide with insider stories about the songs, the arrangements and the recordings! PRE-RECORDED: Each week I will take you through some of Ella's greatest accomplishments. From award winning arrangements & compositions to Live performances and much much more. Ella Fitzgerald : Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, absolute pitch, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing Geoffrey Mark: Critics have called Geoffrey Mark a walking encyclopedia of show business history. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised all over the country, Mr. Mark has spent his entire life in one part of show business or another. He has been appeared off-Broadway and in summer stock, been a singer and stand-up comedian in New York nightclubs and cabarets as well as on cruise ships, the proud recipient of an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award nomination, hosted two radio series in Los Angeles, writes comedy for several stand-up comedians, writes and produces documentaries and reality shows for cable television, as well as hosted two radio series of his own as well as several special programs on radio and television. Mr. Mark is also in demand as a performer in nightclubs, on cruise ships and for corporate events. Produced by B.K.Bartlett / benjamin.bartlett3 bartlett52108@gmail.com Geoffrey Mark / mrgeoffreymark / @geoffreymark1037 GPE is officially copywrited by Spettigue Productions in association with the following networks: Still Toking Productions Stilltoking.com & The Dorkening Podcast Networt / @thetokingdead / @thedorken

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S2E15 - GPE Presents Ella: Rhythm is My Business
    May 16 2026
    Episode Notes

    S2E18-This time on GPE, we take a look at an often overlooked album for her halcyon Verve Records days in the 1960s -- "Rhythm is My Business" -- arranged and conducted by Bill Doggett. As always, I will be your guide with insider stories about the songs, the arrangements and the recordings! PRE-RECORDED: Each week I will take you through some of Ella's greatest accomplishments. From award winning arrangements & compositions to Live performances and much much more. Ella Fitzgerald : Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter and composer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, absolute pitch, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing Geoffrey Mark: Critics have called Geoffrey Mark a walking encyclopedia of show business history. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised all over the country, Mr. Mark has spent his entire life in one part of show business or another. He has been appeared off-Broadway and in summer stock, been a singer and stand-up comedian in New York nightclubs and cabarets as well as on cruise ships, the proud recipient of an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award nomination, hosted two radio series in Los Angeles, writes comedy for several stand-up comedians, writes and produces documentaries and reality shows for cable television, as well as hosted two radio series of his own as well as several special programs on radio and television. Mr. Mark is also in demand as a performer in nightclubs, on cruise ships and for corporate events. Produced by B.K.Bartlett / benjamin.bartlett3 bartlett52108@gmail.com Geoffrey Mark / mrgeoffreymark / @geoffreymark1037 GPE is officially copywrited by Spettigue Productions in association with the following networks: Still Toking Productions Stilltoking.com & The Dorkening Podcast Networt / @thetokingdead / @thedorken

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    59 mins
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