
ABOUT MARK LEVINE
Pianist, composer, and educator Mark Levine graduated from Boston University and began his career as a bebopper. His interest in Latin Jazz was generated by a visit to the world-famous Palladium Ballroom in New York City, where he saw Tito Puente. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles and honed his skills by playing with a variety of Latin bands. Over the years, Mark performed with some of the most renowned names in jazz and Latin jazz: Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Harold Land, Blue Mitchell, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, Carman McRae, Bobby Shew, and others. He distinguished himself as the leader of The Latin Tinge. In addition, he is the author of The Jazz Theory Book, The Jazz Piano Book, and the Drop a Book. Levine resided in the Bay area and taught World Music at the Jazz School Institute in Berkeley, California. Mark passed on January 27, 2022. He was a lovely man and a titan on the keyboard. Rest in Power, Mark Levine!
