Drums
Started in April 2002
Musical Background: Performed with Big Bands, Top 40, Rock, Jazz Quintet, 60's Rock Band, and played for various musicals. Attended Berklee School of Music and Eastman School of Music. He is currently getting back to playing after a very long hiatus.
Favorite musicians: Philly Jo Jones, Elvin Jones, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Ruggiero, Chick Corea, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, David Garibaldi, Stanley Clarke, John Baccoli, Larry Carlton, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Rod Morgenstein, Chuck Mangione, Art Blakey, Ella Fitzgerald, Janice Segal, Jaco Pastorius, Dianne Reeves, Teresa Ringholz, Natalie Merchant, Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Spyro Gyra, Bobby McFerrin, Take Six, Steve Morse, Michel Camilo, Mel Torme, and too many others to name here!
Favorite Music: Funk, R&B, or Jazz.
Wishes he could play like: . He used to.......
Song that best describes him: Fascinating Rhythm "Got a little rhythm, a rhythm, a rhythm, That pit-a-pats through my brain; So darn persistent, The day isn't distant. When it'll drive me insane."
Family: Sons- Michael 17, Eric 10
Schools: Berklee School of Music, Eastman School of Music, Monroe Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology
Vocation: Network/System Administrator
Hobbies/Interests: Computers, Soccer, Concerts, Dining Out
Why the Greece Jazz Band?: Mark's parents told him about the Greece Jazz Band. He joined to get back to doing something he enjoys. He likes the fact that everyone is there of their own desire to make music and entertain others with their talents.
Interesting Facts/Stories: When Buddy Rich played at my high school, he got his drumsticks and said he would always cherish them, but about 6 months later he was practicing with a band and broke a stick. He used Buddy's sticks to finish the rehearsal and ended up breaking those!!!