Donald Markowitz

Donald Markowitz is an American producer/composer best known for co-writing the Academy Award winning song, "I've Had the Time of My Life", from the film "Dirty Dancing". Born and raised in New York City, Markowitz began his career playing bass for Speedo and the Cadillacs and many other well known artists from that era. He has performed at the Apollo Theatre, Radio City Music Hall, the Cotton Club and Roseland Ballroom, among other celebrated venues. In theatre, his band "Arms Akimbo"performed and wrote the music for Sam Shepard's "The Tooth of Crime" at The La Mama Theatre. Donald has composed for the WPA theatre, the Old Globe in San Diego, and The Falcon Theatre in Los Angeles. After winning the Oscar, Donald relocated to Los Angeles where he spent many years writing songs and scores for film and television. In 2011, Donald and family moved to the Broadmoor area of New Orleans where they reside today. Donald works out of Esplanade Studios in the famous Treme neighborhood. Donald's