Biography
Mark Sloniker's recordings have earned critical acclaim, both nationally and internationally, appearing on ABC and ESPN television sports specials, National Public Radio programming such as "Music from the Hearts of Space" and "Morning Edition" as well as earning placement on Billboard Magazine's national sales charts. His music has reached "Top Ten" positions on three national radio air play charts in the U.S., as well as receiving air play in Spain, Japan, Germany and Canada.

When not producing his own music, Mark has served as featured accompanist for former NBC "Tonight Show" host Steve Allen and Los Angeles Philharmonic principal flutist James Walker, as well as performed with jazz bassist, trombonist and composer Chris Brubeck. He has performed in concert alongside Billy Taylor (Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts), Bob James (Red Rocks Amphitheater) and The Pat Methany Group (Toronto Jazz Festival).

Mark earned a bachelor's degree in music therapy from Colorado State University and interned at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (Denver) in the Children's Division. He has presented workshops, performed and recorded with John Motl, MD, Christian Hageseth, MD, and Evan Hodkins, MA Div. among others.

Mark's "spare" time: His principal position is "dad" to his children Myles and Emma-- the best gig he's ever had. He also coaches and teaches privately. Mark plays Wednesdays with the Sloniker/Franzen Quartet at the Crown Pub in the cellar from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Thursdays through Saturdays at Jay's Bistro from 6 to 10p.m. in the dining room and Tuesdays at Juan's Cantina from 6 to 9p.m.