Esakoff

Esakoff & Anselm are a musical duo based in Ventura, California whose members are Mark Esakoff and Arne Anselm. They play laid back acoustic guitar / DBL bass cover songs from the '60s and '70s at public venues & private events. Their years of friendship and recording partnership have turned into a fun live performance. 

Mark Esakoff was born in Montebello, California.  Playing guitar, lute, balalaika, ukulele and marimba; he comes from a musical background in rock and folk, later being inspired by jazz and flamenco while studying music at San Diego State University.  He is the co-founder of the world jazz band Chasm (est. 1987) whose latest album; Wood, Wind & Skin, was voted winner for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album of 2020” by One World Music Awards. Mark also performs, composes and records indie rock under the name of Esakoff.

Arne Anselm was born in Santa Barbara, California. Playing the upright acoustic bass, he comes from a musical background rooted in punk rock, but has now morphed into a world music bassist. He is able to create rich tones that provide the perfect acoustic couch with his 1930’s Czechoslovakian Juzek double-bass. Arne also plays in the world jazz band, Chasm and the Gypsy jazz band, Swing Cheese.