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Mark Kopitzke

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Los Angeles, CA

$1,500 - $10,000+ (based on band size & location)

Travels nationwide

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Mark Kopitzke Overview

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Retro Dance Band - Swing, Rock & Soul

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Rat Pack Quartet / Quintet

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Live Footage from Lou Lou's Club & Ballroom

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The Mark Kopitzke Quartet & Small Ensemble

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The Secret Agents - 1960s Revue

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Fly Me To The Moon - 6pc Band

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The Kings of Soul & Swing - Stars of Hamilton and the Glenn Miller Orchestra

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Instrumental Jazz Trio - The Nightcaps

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Instrumental Trio - Downtown Disney - Guitar, Sax, Drums

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Guitar Sax Duo - Wedding Cocktail Hour

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Overview

JAZZ, SWING, & BIG BAND, 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s ROCK, SOUL and RETRO R&B.

+ Owns and contracts multiple bands, and can pair the right talent with your vision.

+ Talent has performed for DISNEY, NETFLIX, TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES, FRANK SINATRA'S ESTATE, CRUISES and symphonies.

+ Operated by Mark Kopitzke, a Modern Crooner who toured the world with the 1940’s Big Band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra. With the swagger of Frank Sinatra, Mark commands symphony stages, charms party goers, and gives Michael Buble a run for his money.

+++ OFFERINGS +++

+ Solo with Tracks
+ DUO with Piano/Guitar
+ TRIO (instrumental)
+ QUARTET
+ QUINTET
+ 3 HORN + Rhythm

...all the way up to a full BIG BAND.


Reviews

14 reviews

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Maria T.

December 14, 2025
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Simply Extraordinary

Mark Kopitzke is the ultimate professional. Everything he promised, he delivered—and every member of his band was punctual and perfectly on schedule. Then you add his incredible vocals and performance, and what can I say? He elevated our mother’s 80th birthday celebration beyond anything we imagined.

Mark deserves his own label and recordings. He’s a cross between Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr., but to call him an imitator would be a disservice. He is simply Mark—bringing his own unique flair, style, and artistry to every note.

An unforgettable talent who turns any event into something extraordinary. Don’t even hesitate book him the minute he gives you a quote!!!!

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Lori B.

April 28, 2025
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An evening of crooning Wow!

Mark Kopitzke and his bandmates performed as 'The Night Caps' at our event at Avalon Hotel Palm Springs and the entire group LOVED the performance! The genre of songs/selections and the trivia tidbits about the music that served a segue from one song to another made it even more entertaining. The band was dressed "to the nines" to match the nostalgic period of music covered. Mark was also great to work with on booking and planning. Was a wonderful evening event!

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Crooner, Jazz Band


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Kate O.

August 26, 2024
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Incredible Talent - Mark and his Band made our Event!

Mark and his band were the centerpiece of my husband’s birthday celebration and they delivered above and beyond - they are so talented and absolutely made the evening for our guests! Aside from their musical talent, they are just fantastic individuals to work with overall, so accommodating and kind, just wanting to make sure our celebration was amazing, which it absolutely was! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Mark Kopitzke

What a lovely party you put on for your husband! My band and I had a wonderful time in your gorgeous space and with you and your husband's friends! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of the memorable evening!


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Desiree M.

September 14, 2025
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The Perfect Surprise for My Sister’s 30th!

We hired Mark, along with his pianist and saxophone player, to perform at my sister’s Roaring 20s–themed 30th birthday party, and they were absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, Mark was so amazing to work with—flexible, kind, and excellent at communicating. Since it was a surprise for my sister, he went above and beyond to help keep everything a secret and make sure the big reveal went perfectly.

On the night of the party, they exceeded every expectation. Mark has such a wonderful voice, and the pianist and saxophone player were equally talented. They even played special requests for us, which made the evening feel even more personal and memorable. Not only were they professional and talented, but also true gentlemen who brought so much joy to the celebration.

They were a huge hit with our guests—people are still talking about them and asking where we found them! I cannot recommend them enough—they helped make my sister’s 30th absolutely unforgettable!

If I could upload videos, I would, but definitely checkout his Instagram!!!

Thanks so much, Mark :)

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment


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Grecia

August 26, 2025
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Mark was Awesome!

Mark truly made our sock hop a huge hit! Our staff and residents had a great time! Thank so much again Mark!

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment

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Booking information

Price range: $1,500 - $10,000+ (based on band size & location)

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Clients can expect world class entertainers in every sense of the word.

+ Veterans of Broadway, international touring ensembles and party bands.

+ Punctual, sociable with guests and event staff, and dressed to kill.

+ Attentive to every detail and client request and passionate about what we do - making music magic and a night to remember.

+ From sophisticated ambiance for your cocktail hour and dinner set, to a dance band certain to get your guests on the dance floor.

+ Music playlists and band to be customized to fit your event's vision and budget.

About

"Mark and his band were the centerpiece of my husband’s birthday celebration and they delivered above and beyond - they are so talented and absolutely made the evening for our guests!"

+ + + SAMPLE BANDS + + +

+ THE MARK KOPITZKE JAZZ COMBO - classic jazz, Rat Pack, and even some vintage pop when the moment calls for it. Comfortable being sophisticated ambience or a center stage show. Vocals optional, can add saxophone. (Can be DUO, instrumental TRIO, QUARTET or QUINTET)

+ CROONER CLASSICS - Golden Era Swing, Michael Buble and Bobby Darin inspired - this band exists both on the Vegas Stage and worthy of David Foster's next protege. Trombone, Saxophone, and full rhythm section. Add-ons include female soloists, and swing dancers.

+ THE SECRET AGENTS - A thrilling high-speed pursuit across 1960s Jazz, Pop, Rock, and R&B with covert originals and cinematic hits. Perfect for a vintage soiree, black tie affair, or go-go backyard party, this MadMen dressed band comes shaken not stirred and ready to groove.

+ THE ERAS BIG BAND - There is nothing like the wall of pure magical sound of a full big band. Intending to WOW your guests. The Eras Big Band reverently recreates the iconic sounds of golden era 1940s swing, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and even up to Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Buble. Having fronted and toured the globe with the legendary big band, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Mark Kopitzke is in his element, and your guests will be immersed in vintage nostalgia.

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+ THE KINGS OF SOUL & SWING - Star of Hamilton, Julius Thomas III and lead soloist of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Mark Kopitzke, join forces for some to of the greatest popular hits of all time. Packed with vocal fireworks and soothing serenades, the duo leave no genre untouched and even mashup these two iconic genres, SOUL + SWING. On top of incredible vocals, what makes this band so fun is the ease and chemistry between these long-time friends and frontmen - and that electric energy irresistibly connects with all audiences.

MK Entertainment also pairs clients with partner bands and artists, including 1920s bands, instrumental jazz duos and trios.

+++ ABOUT MARK +++

As a young performer, Mark reverently evoked 1940’s nostalgia with the Glenn Miller Orchestra for 9 years—witnessing the worldwide love of the timeless music.

Mark is regularly set loose onto Disneyland Resort stages for Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival and Disney’s Festival of Holidays.

Most recently, Mark has stepped into the symphony world, with his act The Kings of Soul & Swing. Teaming up with Hamilton star and Broadway veteran, Julius Thomas III, the two friends have rocketed through the symphony circuit - serving up Jackson 5 and Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder mashed up with Duke Ellington to the audiences of the Bay Philharmonic and the Cape Symphony.

Mark also performs as a fly-on headline entertainer on cruise ships.

Across L.A., Orange County, and up the West Coast, Mark sometimes appears at local haunts like Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz, Campus Jax, and Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate.

Additional booking notes

We can provide full sound system support, production, and stage lighting through our vendors, if desired. If the purchaser has an A/V contract through their hotel or 3rd party vendor, we are happy to use their sound provider and we will supply a stage plot and technical rider.

If a stage riser is desired, staging would be arranged by the purchaser or event planner. If no staging is needed, the band is happy to setup on the floor.

Set list

Sample Song List - We have a substantial song library, this is just a sample of typical songs clients love:

Ain’t That a Kick In the Head
As Time Goes By
At Last
Beginning To See the Light
Beyond the Sea
Brazil
Can’t Buy Me Love
Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Cheesecake
Come Fly With Me
Feeling Good
Fly Me To The Moon
For Once in My Life - Mashup Steve Wonder, Tony Bennett Versions
Hallelujah I Love Her So
How Sweet It Is
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
It Had To Be You
Jump Jive & Wail
La Vie En Rose
Lady Is a Tramp
LOVE
Mack the Knife
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Moondance
Moonlight Serenade
More (Mondo Cane)
Multiplication
Never Before
New York New York
Night and Day
Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Old Devil Moon
Pennies From Heaven
Pure Imagination
Recipe For Love
Right Now
Save The Last Dance for Me
Sentimental Journey
Sunny Side of the Street
Sway
Tangerine
Teach Me Tonight
That Old Black Magic
That’s Amore
The Pink Panther
The Way You Look Tonight
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Time After Time
Unforgettable
What a Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
Witchcraft
Yeh Yeh
You Make Me Feel So Young

***Example List - Classic Rock, Soul etc.***

Blame it On the Boogie
Burning Down the House
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Cold Sweat
Dancing In the Street
Don’t Stop Believing Footloose
God Only Knows
How Sweet it Is
I Feel Good ( I Got You)
I’m a Believer
Johnny B. Goode
Land of 1000 dances
Let’s Dance
Let's Get It On
Let’s Stay Together
Lucky
Melt With You
My Girl
Shout
Signed Sealed Delivered
Smooth Operator
Stand By Me
The Power of Love
Thinking Out Loud
Thriller
Twist & Shout
What I Like About You

Influences and inspiration

Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Sam Cooke, Dean Martin, Mel Torme, Glenn Miller, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tom Jones.