ARTIST PROFILE
Mark Donlon
Mark Donlon was born in London, U.K. in 1960.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and London University. He has been pursuing an active career as a Jazz Pianist on the U.K. and international scene, giving live performances and broadcasts in many countries.
He is especially known on the Jazz scene for his involvement with Latin Jazz and Cuban music. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Jazz at Leeds College of Music in Yorkshire
He has composed a lot of music for solo piano, as well as orchestral pieces, works for Jazz orchestra, songs, and instrumental music.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Ashia
"Lyrical solo piano that should appeal to both jazz and classical followers."
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
