Mark Kaye _ Complete Discography

East Bay Messengers

Detour To Oakland

EastBay Messengers features Paul Jackson on the Bass and Mike Clark on the drums from Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters...


Mark Kaye- Just Funky

Just Funky 2010


Mark Kaye- Latin Soul

Latin Soul is a compilation of Latin Pop songs written by Mark Kaye.
This CD takes Mark back to Marks Latin music roots. Two of these songs were licensed by Sony/BMG for a European compilation CD. Mark says, “This was one of the funniest CDs I ever recorded. I hope to get the opportunity to record more CDs with this style of music.”


Mark Kaye- Singer Songwriter

Singer Songwriter is the first CD on Dafunk to feature Mark and his music using only traditional acoustic instruments. These productions really spotlight Mark’s writing, vocals, and musicianship. This record is a turning point in Marks music.


Mark Kaye- What Would Love Do?

Mark Kaye’s 5th Dafunk Records release dropped April 15th, 2005. This album demonstrates the growth of singer / songwriter, Mark Kaye. Grammy nominated producer, Greg Landau quotes, "Mark Kaye has really outdone himself with this CD. It is his best work to date. I just loved it!" Key songs on this CD are track no. 1 There She Goes, which opens with a rockin’ guitar of Jeff Weinstein and soon turns into a classic Mark Kaye funk-driven groove. Track no. 3, To Love Is To Let Go has an R. Kelley type R&B production.


Mark Kaye - Passion

The soulful Mark Kaye’s 2003 release, PASSION, from Dafunk Records. As always, Mark’s productions and songs will groove you. What makes this Mark Kaye CD unique are his Latin music roots demonstrated in track 12, That’s You. Mark also tells us that he is a "hopeless romantic"which is reflected in his lyrics in track no. 6, Love Has A Way, track no.11, The Way That I Love You, and track no. 5, All The Wonderfuls.


Mark Kaye - M

This Mark Kaye, Dafunk records release in 2004 is Mark’s first instrumental CD. It features Mark, the Keyboardist, the Producer, and the Visionary. M has been described as a 21stcentury funk/jazz masterpiece. Key tracks on this CD are track no. 4, M12 , a gorgeous Santana-type ballad that features Mark’s infamous Keytar and track no. 2, M6 , a mid-tempo funk delight.


Mark Kaye - I'm on a Mission

Mark Kaye’s 2004 release on Dafunk Records I’m On A Mission features the funky pop-edged productions and songs from singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Mark Kaye. As always, Mark’s grooves are infectious, his lyrics, inspiring, and his love songs, seductive. Key songs on this CD are the very funky Work That Thing , the beautiful ballad My Lonely Heart , and the edgy Heaven’s Always There featuring guitarist Jeff Weinstein.


Mark Kaye - Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales is a collection of songs by Mark Kaye written in 1995.
They are stories that Mark experienced during lucid dreaming.
They are also songs used in a one man musical called Fairy Tales In The Far Country. He performed this musical in small theaters in California.


Mark Kaye - Far Country

Far Country is a collection of songs written by Mark Kaye in 1996. This CD is a continuation of the Fairy Tales CD. Some of these songs where added to Mark Kaye’s One Man Musical, called Fairy Tales In The Far Country.


Mark Kaye - I Can Love You

I Can Love You is the first CD Mark recorded for the Indie Record label Dafunk.
This CD is the beginning of Mark Kaye finding his musical identity. You can clearly hear Marks Latin Funk and Jazz influences in this CD.


Mark Kaye - Promo DVD #1


Mark Kaye - Promo DVD #2

 


Mark Kaye - Promo DVD #3



Mark Kaye - Limited Edition - Self Titled CD


History

ABOUT DAFUNK MUSIC

The Mark Kaye Band has been performing in the Northern California music scene since 2002. Their repertoire of funk/dance songs from the 70’s, 80’s and today’s top 40 have been grooving audiences and pushing the dance button everywhere they go. The five-piece Mark Kaye Band features:

Mark Kaye, Lead Vocals/Keyboards
Jeff Weinstein, Electric and Acoustic Guitar
Billy Johnson, Drums
Kenny Williams, Bass
Carla Holbrook, Background Vocals/Percussion


Here is a list of the venues where the Mark Kaye Band frequently performs:

Rouge---San Francisco, CA
Jack’s Bistro---Oakland, CA
BBC---Menlo Park, CA
Velvet Lounge---San Francisco, CA
Britannia Arms---San Jose, CA
Crogans---Walnut Creek, CA
Black Diamond Brewery---Walnut Creek, CA
Masses---Walnut Creek, CA
Felts---San Ramone, CA
Oakland Airport Hilton---Oakland, CA
The Huddle---Fremont, CA
Pat O’sheas---San Francisco, CA
Pier 23--- San Francisco, CA
The Park--- San Francisco, CA
Crown Pub---Danville, CA
Ferry Street Station---Martinez, CA
O’Neill’s---San Mateo, CA
Broadway 1---Los Gatos, CA
Sonoma Chicken Coop---Campbell, CA
Last Day Saloon---San Francisco, CA
Club Z---San Francisco, CA



Mission Statement

DaFunk is a record company, a production company, a record store, and a funk lovers community site. Our goal is to establish a music community that supports funk music, a place where people can express their music and their thoughts; a place where funk music lovers can chat, buy and sell funk music, and a place where funksters can meet other funksters.

Record Company

DaFunk is also a record company that produces and developes new artists. Mark Kaye, Melena, and Maleko are the first DaFunk artists.
If you are a band or solo artist looking for a record deal with DaFunk you can send a picture, demo tape, and biography to:

DaFunk Inc.
P.O. Box 2565
Menlo Park, CA 94026

Sample Styles

• Old School Funk Style Parliment
• Hip Hop Funk Style Dr. Dre
• Latin Funk Style Santana
•Rock Funk Style Red Hot Chili Peppers

Production Company

If you are a band or artist looking for a production team to write, produce, or record music for you, the DaFunk production team is for hire. If you are an artist without a CD to sell, we can produce or help you produce one.