Mark Sampson

Mark Sampson - or Prezident Markon as he is known to a discerning minority of listeners in France - is a writer, journalist, intermittent radio DJ and straw-bale builder (once featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs Abroad). He lives in SW France with a tolerant wife, an affectionate dog, 'two cats in the yard' and more music than you can shake a baguette at.

Website: mtsampson.com

Posts by Mark Sampson:

REVIEW Gecko Turner – Soniquete: The Sensational Sound of Gecko Turner

By Mark Sampson 15 November, 2018

Every now and then an album comes along that’s really difficult to pin down. I’m thinking, for example, of jazz... Read Article

REVIEW Bixiga 70 – Quebra Cabeça

By Mark Sampson 17 October, 2018

It’s big, brassy and Brazilian. It’s Bixiga 70, back in the socket for their fourth album and their second for... Read Article

REVIEW Marcos D. Project – Exaltação

By Mark Sampson 10 October, 2018

Marcos D. Project: it’s not the most prepossessing name; it sounds a bit like a short-lived pick-up band to highlight... Read Article

REVIEW Plaza Francia Orchestra

By Mark Sampson 21 September, 2018

Hearing how Plaza Francia have evolved in just over three years since their debut, A New Tango Song Book, is... Read Article