One of the finest musicians of our era, Blue Note recording artist Lionel Loueke says: “Marko is one of the greatest drummers out there. He possesses incredible technique, and a musical mind to match it! I love playing with him because he is so creative and unique!”
Marko has performed and/or recorded with Wayne Krantz (Steely Dan), Rick Margitza (Miles Davis), Gregg Bissonette, George Garzone, Hal Crook, Matt Garrison (Herbie Hancock), and many others. Extensive touring experience includes the Tribulations, (sharing stage with Reggae Legends- Ziggy Marley, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Third World), Chris McDermott (including Woodstock ’99), a tour of Asia with Monochrome, and European tours with SVETI and Jonah Smith. He has also performed at numerous NAMM shows, and PAS Conventions as a featured artist or a member of SIX DRUMSETS. Active as a studio drummer, his latest works include Bree Sharp’s Top 40 hit, “David Duchovny” (Interscope), Jonah Smith’s second album, Beneath the Underdog, songwriter Clara Lofaro’s debut, Night Light, Joe Zawinul guitarist Amit Heri’s new album, and Don Dilego’s Lonestar Hitchhiker (Universal).
Also appearing with Marko is Saxophonist Jeff Ellwood. Jeff Ellwood is the Director of Instrumental Jazz Studies at Mt. San Antonio College and professor of Jazz Saxophone at California State University Fullerton.
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Added by andcal on April 4, 2010