Mark began his career as a professional photographer working in the advertising field, as well as photographing professional sports such as NFL football and many PGA events. His work has been published in numerous publications. Mark has always had a great passion for music and enjoys capturing the spirit of the musician he is photographing. His early work was primarily of rock legends, but after being introduced to the intriguing world of jazz, his art has evolved to what you see today.

Being born and raised in Indianapolis, has given Mark a unique opportunity to appreciate the rich legacy of some of the great jazz musicians that have shared his city, such as J.J Johnson, Freddie Hubbard and Wes Montgomery, to name a few. Mark has enjoyed combining his love of photography with his love for jazz music.

Mark can often be found taking in the local jazz scene or the major clubs around Chicago and St. Louis. Each year, Mark looks forward to photographing the Indianapolis and Chicago Jazz Festivals, as well as many other smaller events. He is a member of the Jazz Journalist Association, as well as the International Association of Jazz Educators. For more information or comments, please contact Mark at Msheldonf32@aol.com.

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All About Jazz Exhibit
Jam Session

David "Fathead" Newman: Multi-instrumentalist David "Fathead" Newman performing at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago. March 2003. David played with local greats Willie Pickens on piano, Larry Gray on bass and Robert Shy on drums.

Chris Potter: Chris Potter, tearing it up with Bird looking on. October 2002. His quartet included Kevin Hays on piano, Scott Colley on bass and Bill Stewart on drums.

Roy Hargrove: Roy Hargrove with Willie Jones III. December 2002 Chicago.

Russell Malone: Russell performs with Monte Alexander and John Clayton in a tribute to the late, great Ray Brown. December 2002.

Lee Konitz: Lee Konitz blows at the Jazz Showcase. His trio includes local Chicago favorites, Larry Gray on bass and Paul Wertico on drums. February 2003.

John Clayton: John Clayton solos as Monte Alexander looks on during their tribute to Ray Brown, December 2002.

Frank Morgan: Altoist Frank Morgan, looking a little like "Bird" himself. 2002

Christian McBride: Christian McBride looks on as saxophonist Ron Blake takes a solo. St. Louis 2002.

Gary Bartz: Gary Bartz performing with the Wallace Roney Quartet, which also included Clarence Seay on bass and drummer Lenny White.

Jimmy Heath: The great Jimmy Heath and his brothers play to a full house at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, September 2002.

Percy Heath: Bassist Percy Heath performing with the Heath Brothers, September 2002.

Sam Rivers: Multi-instrumentalist Sam Rivers brought his trio of Doug Mathews on bass and Anthony Cole on drums to the Jazz Showcase in November 2002.

Wallace Roney: Wallace Roney cuts loose with his quartet of Gary Bartz on Saxophone, Clarence Seay on bass and Lenny White on drums, October 2002.