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Mark Williams
Guitarist, Composer, Tutor
Mark Williams is a guitarist/composer from Belfast who came to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1999 to complete a BMus (hons) in Jazz, Popular and Commercial music.
Since then he has worked with some of the top jazz musicians in the country.
He is currently a member of Zoe Gilby's quartet as
well as other varying musical outfits throughout the North East (see Other Projects).
Having played and recorded alongside numerous jazz artists, he put together his own trio to showcase his own compositional and
improvisational talents (see Mark Williams Trio).
Mark also has over 20 years experience teaching privately, in schools and in workshops.
For tuition details see Contact.
"....his technique is phenomenal and he does it with so much feeling and underlying emotion."
- Bebop Spoken Here.
"....Williams' playing is outstanding........". - The Jazz Mann.
"The trio's compositions are utterly distinctive, and serve as great vehicles for fine playing from all three members of the trio."
- Paul Bream's Jazz Alert
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