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Mark Donlon

Mark Donlon

About Me

Was born in London. Studied at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School and London University with (amongst other fabulous teachers) Hamish Milne, John Gardner, Lionel Grigson, Ian Carr and Edward Gregson.Has played with many distinguished jazz artists including Roberto Pla, Mistura, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Orquesta la Clave, Ali Ryerson,Dave Valentin and Dom um Ramao.Currently musical director of the CUK Big Band and Senior Lecturer in Jazz at Leeds College of Music.Latest album release is 'Ashia' - an album of solo piano music (F-ire CD 020)"elegant, thoughtful and gently mellifluous, with hints of Satie (the lovely title-piece, 'Ashia') and Debussy. . . . A rich, atmospheric album designed for slow savouring." (Chris Parker: Vortex CD Reviews)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/13/2007
Band Members: Forthcoming appearences with Paul Clarvis (Drums) and Zoltan Dekany (Bass)
Record Label: F-ire
Type of Label: Indie