The Mark Larson Combo
Mark Larson Duo 6 Song Sampler
Mark Larson Music - Five Song Trio Sampler filmed in NoDa
Black Bird, Latin Jazz sample
Bobby Troup's "Route 66"
Side by Side, performed by the Mark Larson Combo
Love Me Tender, Latin Jazz version
Our Love is Here to Stay, by George & Ira Gershwin
Mark at Rocky River Winery 2023
Charlie Lamprecht and me 2023
Mark Larson
Mark Larson & Scott McLaughlin at Knothole Recording Studios, May 2022
Scott McLaughlin, Mark Larson, Guillermo Villar
Songs for Lovers Concert, Booth Playhouse February 2022
Jason Hackner, Scott McLaughlin and Mark Larson
Tom, Jennie, Parker and Mark at Camp North End, Charlotte, NC
Jason Hackner & Mark Larson
Tom, Jennie, Parker & Mark
Tom, Parker & Mark at the Charlotte French Festival
Tom, Parker, Jennie & Mark at Sun City Senior Living Center
Tom, Jennie, Parker and Mark at Free Range Brewery, NODA
Jennie, Mark, Parker & Tom
Jennie, Tom, Guillermo, Parker & Mark at GottaSwing Dance, Charlotte, NC
Overview
Mark specializes in fresh arrangements of top 40 hits from the 1970s through 2000s. Additionally his classic swing and latin jazz band (playing songs from the 1920s through 1960s) has been call the "best dance band in Charlotte". As a Duo Mark is joined by versatile percussionist Scott McLaughlin. Performing as a band, guitarist Guillermo Villiar, guitarist Rod McCoy, saxophonist Charlie Lamprecht, Jim Ruth or trumpeter Doug Burns, trade off on solos. Parker Foley plays acoustic and electric bass.
Reviews
4 reviews
Supportive H. C.
May 8, 2026Kind, Talented and on time!
Mark Larson Jazz Band did a wonderful job. They showed up on time, were just kind and performed like professionals. We will be asking them back for another gig. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Band
The Mark Larson Combo
Thanks so much! We'd be delighted to come back. Mark
Heather W.
March 21, 2024They were amazing and so entertaining!
This band gave life to our party! We did a casino themed event at a speakeasy bar and their jazz music enhanced the entire experience for our attendees. I would definitely book this band again.
Hired as: Jazz Band
The Mark Larson Combo
Thanks so much Heather!
John T.
June 7, 2021Talented and Eclectic Musicians
I've heard The Mark Larson Combo perform several times in various settings including a jazz patio, a community swing dance and a private party. They pleased the crowd each time with a wide variety of music played flawlessly.
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Swing Band
Elizabeth
February 10, 2020Beautiful music for any occasion!
Mark and the band performed for over 100 people at our formal dinner event for our Father's 90th birthday. they were lovely and professional all the way around. Their sound quality and talent were incredible. I would recommend them for any event!
Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, Americana Band, Dance Band, Folk Band, Jazz Band, Pop Music, Swing Band
The Mark Larson Combo
Thanks so much Elizabeth. It was wonderful, playing for your family gathering.
Booking information
Price range: $300 - $1,500
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I play a variety of music so I can tailor songs to your event. I usually play solo, duo, trio and quartet - sized bands. We perform 60s-80s pop, lively classic or latin Jazz from the 20s-50s - even French Cafe (accordion!) music. We can play instrumental pieces quietly in the background or vocal pieces with an out-front attitude. We can entertain listeners or get folks on their feet dancing!
About
Hi I'm Mark Larson. I enjoy performing at Breweries, Wineries, Galleries, Crafts Markets, Corporate Events, Senior Living Centers, The Charlotte City Club, Arts and Science Council Events and in the House Band of Tosco Music Parties at the Knight Theater. I sing, play keys, keyboard bass and accordion and can perform as a one-man-band. Also I perform with a wonderful group of talented musicians: Scott McLaughlin on percussion, Parker Foley on bass, Charlie Lamprecht on sax, Pat Mostle on trumpet, Tom Hanchett on jazz fiddle and Guillermo Villar on electric guitar. I can play solo or bring as large a group as you want, for your event and budget.
Additional booking notes
We have our own equipment, PA systems and lighting. We can bring everything we need.
You just supply electricity.
Set list
SONG LIST
Classic Rock/Pop
Annie's Song (John Denver)
A Place in the Choir (Staines)
Attend the Sky (Werner)
Banana Pancakes (Johnson)
Blue Bayou (Orbison, Melson)
Both Sides Now (Mitchell)
Carolina on My Mind (Taylor)
Charlottetown Strut (Larson)
Chelsea Morning (Mitchell)
Circle (Chapin)
Country Road (Denver)
Danny's Song (Loggins)
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow (McVie)
Don’t Think Twice (Dylan)
Early Morning Rain (Lightfoot)
Falling (Lennon, McCartney)
Get Out There and Dance (O'Brien)
Hammer Song (Seeger)
Here There & Everywhere (McCartney)
Hey Good Lookin’ (Williams)
Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (Orbison, Melson)
Landslide (Buckingham/Nicks)
Lay Down Sally (Clapton)
Marvelous Toy (Paxton)
Me & Julio (Simon,Garfunkel)
Michelle (Lennon & McCartney)
Moon Dance (Morrison)
My Grandfather’s Clock (Work)
Paradise (Prine)
Puff the Magic Dragon (Yarrow)
Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head (Bacharach)
River (Staines)
Roseville Fair (Staines)
Sentimental Journey ( Homer,Green, Plante,Brown)
Sha-Boom (Crewcuts)
She Just Wants to Dance (Mo)
Sweet Caroline (Diamond)
Thinking Out Loud (Sheeran)
This Land is Your Land (Guthrie)
You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Newman)
Wagon Wheel (Dylan, Secor)
When I'm 64 (Lennon & McCartney)
Wichita Lineman (Webb)
Yesterday (Lennon & McCartney)
You Are So Beautiful (Preston)
You’re Just My Type (Morgan)
You've Got a Friend in Me (Newman)
Rhythm & Blues / Blues / Rock and Roll
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Weiss, Peretti, Creatore)
Deep River Blues (Watson)
Detour (Westmoreland)
Elvis Medley: Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog
I Heard it On the Grapevine (Gwildis & Reincke)
Johnny B Good (Berry)
Meet You in South End (Larson)
Oh Darlin’ (Lennon/McCartney)
Sha-Boom (Crewcuts)
Sittin on the Dock of the Bay (Redding)
Mustang Sally (Rice)
When a Man Loves a Woman (Redding)
You Are So Beautiful (Preston)
Classic, Modern & Latin Jazz
After You've Gone (Layton)
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Waller, Brooks, Razaf)
Ain’t She Sweet/Five Foot Two (Young, Lewis, Henderson)
All of Me (Simon & Marks)
Always (Berlin)
A Night in Tunisia (Gillespie)
As Time Goes By (Armstrong)
At Last (lyrics by Etta James)
Autumn Leaves (Kosma, Prevert, Mercer)
Back Home in Indiana (Ballard, MacDonald & Hanley)
Basin Street Blues (Armstrong)
Beginning to See the Light (Ellington & Hodges)
Black Orpheus (Maria & Bonfa)
Blue Skies (Berlin)
Bye Bye Blackbird (Henderson)
Can’t Help Falling in Love (Peretti, Creatore, Weiss)
Cry Me A River (Hamilton)
Danny Boy (Weatherly)
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Ellington)
Georgia (Carmichael, Gorrell)
God Bless America (Berlin)
Easy to Love (Porter)
Fly Me to the Moon (Howard)
Honeysuckle Rose (Waller)
I Can't Get Started (Duke)
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love (McHugh, Fields)
Inchworm (Loesser)
It Don't Mean a Thing (Ellington)
Its Only a Paper Moon (Rose & Harburg)
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Luboff)
Like Someone in Love (Van Heusen & Burke)
L-O-V-E (Foster & Rice)
Making Whoopie (Donaldson, Kahn)
Misty (Garner)
Moon Dance (Morrison)
Moon River (Mancini,Mercer)
My Favorite Things (Rogers)
My Funny Valentine (Rogers,Hart)
Nature Boy (Ahbez)
Night and Day (Porter)
On a Clear Day (Lerner & Lowe)
Our Love is Here to Stay (Porter)
Over the Rainbow (Harburg & Arlen)
Route 66 (Nat King Cole version)
Second Time Around (Cahn)
Side by Side (White, Vaughn & Vaughn)
Smile (Keaton)
Some Other Time (Comden & Green)
Stardust (Carmichael)
Summertime (Gershwin)
Sweet Georgia Brown (Casey, Pinkard)
Sweet Lorraine (Burwell, Parish)
Tell Me Why (Gold, Alberts)
Tennessee Waltz
The Shadow of Your Smile (Mancini)
Wave (Jobim)
What a Difference a Day Makes
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? (Legrand & Bergman)
What a Wonderful World (Weiss,Douglas,Thiele)
When I Fall in Love (Young)
When the Red Red Robin (Woods)
When the Saints Go Marching in (Armstrong)
Won’t You Come Home Bill Bailey (Darin)
Yes Sir That’s My Baby (Kahn, Donaldson)
Influences and inspiration
JAZZ:
Herbie Hancock
Bruce Hornsby
Nat King Cole
Bill Evans
Tito Puente
POP/AMERICANA
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Beatles
Fleetwood Mac
Sting
The Rembrandts
Setup requirements
Electricity and space to set up are all we need. We have our own PA systems.