Artist description Mark Griffith is a busy drummer living in the New York area. He was born and raised in Southern New Jersey a "drumsticks throw" from Philadelphia. He graduated from the prestigous jazz program at William Patterson College in Northern New Jersey, under the tutelege of bassist Rufus Reid. As well as being a popular drummer on the jazz scene, he is also an eductaor, jazz historian, and writer for many of the top drum magazines including Modern Drummer, Stick It!, and Batteur. He has worked with the Spirit Of Life Ensemble, trumpeters John Swana and Ted Curson, guitarists Eric Johnson and Kevin Eubanks, and saxophonists Gary Thomas and Bob Ackerman. His debut cd, Drumatic, is the first recording ever that exclusively utilizes the compositions of great jazz drummer/composers.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Tony Williams, Jack DeJonette, Paul Motian, Victor Lewis, Denzil Best, Chick Webb, Art Blakey,Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Porcaro, Miles Davis,

Similar Artists Paul Motian, Victor Lewis, Denzil Best, Chick Webb, Art Blakey

Artist History Alto & soprano saxophonist Steve Wilson is in Chick Corea's current band, Origin, and has recorded with Dave Holland, Ralph Peterson, Leon Parker, and has several recordings out as a leader on the Criss Cross and Stretch record labels. Guitarist David Gilmore has recorded with Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Trilok Gurtu, Christian McBride, and others. Bassist Kenny Davis has toured extensively with Herbie Hancock, recorded with Don Byron and is now the bassist with Kevin Eubanks' Tonight Show Band. Tenor Saxophonist James Stewart is a member of the hard working Spirit Of Life Ensemble, as is vibraphonist Bryan Carrott, who has recorded with David Fathead Newman, and Ralph Peterson. Percussionist Robert Brosh is an educator in the Philadelphia area, who also leads a group called Drum Squared. Award winning producer Cecil Brooks III is a popular drummer and recording artist in hisown right with over 200 record appearances to his credit.

Group Members Mark Griffith - drums & cajon, Robert Brosh - frame drum & percussion, Steve Wilson - soprano & alto sax,James Stewart - tenor sax, David Gilmore - guitar, Kenny Davis - bass, Bryan Carrot - vibraphone, Robert Brosh - frame drum & percussion

Instruments drums, sax, guitar, vibraphone, bass

Albums Drumatic

Location New York, NY - USA

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