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Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri is a guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor based in Fort Worth, TX. Proficient in a multitude of styles, he records and performs in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists. He also composes and produces original instrumental music under his own name. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lettieri came to Texas via Texas Christian University (TCU), studying advertising and public relations, and competing in track and field. A passionate guitarist since middle school, he began his music career in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area upon graduating from TCU. Playing in the vibrant Metroplex gospel and R&B scene led Lettieri to join jazz/world group Snarky Puppy in 2008, where he contributes as guitarist, as well as arranger and composer

Remembering Rodney Holmes, Jeremy Green, Aurora Clara, Rahul Mukerji and much more

by Len Davis
July 19, 2026

It is with great sadness that we have lost drummer Rodney Holmes and we open with his music as a tribute to him. Toronto guitarist Jeremy Green has his latest and Spanish band Aurora Clara featuring Raul Mannola. More from Brazillain bassist Fernando Molinari and some Indian influenced fusion from Rahul Mukerji as well as Sitar ...

Mark Lettieri: Expanding Boundaries

by Mike Jacobs
February 2, 2026

In the years since Mark Lettieri first sat down with All About Jazz, much has changed--and, in a sense, much has not. At the time of that (2020 interview), Lettieri had a budding solo career, but was still primarily known as being part of Snarky Puppy's (SP) formidable six-string triumvirate (along with fellow guitarists Bob Lanzetti ...

Best of 2025-The Outernet, garaj Mahal, Varun Das, Grand Discovery, Commodore

by Len Davis
January 11, 2026

The best of 2025 and new releases. Pure Fusion and Jazz Rock with The Outernet from Melbourne, to Japan's dynamic Jizue, this collection brings together an exceptional lineup of global talent. LA-based guitarist Max Walker and New York drummer Varun Das deliver precision and power with fine jazz-rock interplay, joined by Nashville's Mr. Mayo for a ...

The Science of Sound

By Deep Energy Orchestra

Label: 7d Media Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Morning Over Madrid; Dance of the Wood Nymphs; Captain Quirk; The Dancers; Secrets of Subtraction; Fireflies; Solar Playground; Stargazing

Damien Erskine, Chris Potter, Steve Smith, Marl Lettieri, Michael Brecker

by Len Davis
December 7, 2025

This will be the final Bitches Brew Radio program of 2025. We'll return on January 9th, 2026 with a brand-new year of boundary-pushing music. This show is packed with fresh sounds and deep cuts, including new music from J-Rod Sullivan & the 4 Korners, guitarist Franky Freedom with Gary Willis, Dan Arcamone with Steve Pruitt, Wayne ...

Mark Lettieri, Grand Discovery, The Outernet plus '70s re-visited

by Len Davis
November 16, 2025

We're bringing you an electrifying mix of fusion, funk, and guitar artistry from around the world! ?? Contemporary Sounds: Gabriel Gallardo--Brazil's rising fusion star bringing rhythmic fire and melodic finesse. Mark Lettieri and Thomas Polychuck--representing the USA with groove, grit, and guitar mastery. Grand Discovery--Finland's innovative collective pushing the boundaries of modern instrumental music. The Outernet ...

New music with Chronojazz, Mr Motaba, Marl Lettieri, Casiopea, Ghost Rhythms and more

by Len Davis
September 28, 2025

Today on Bitches Brew Radio--direct from Melbourne, Australia--we're serving up a full lineup of brand-new global releases in the world of progressive jazz, fusion, and beyond. We kick things off with Chronojazz, the latest from London-based guitarist Ross Lardner, whose Holdsworth-inspired phrasing sets the tone for a night of sonic exploration. From Germany, Yuval Ron brings ...

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2025

by Mark Sullivan
July 16, 2025

Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 28-July 2, 2025 The headliners of the 45th edition of the festival included names like Gospel legend Mavis Staples, Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo, Canadian Inuk musician Elisapie, New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nigerian singer/songwriter Ayra Starr, Canadian ...

Drummer Steve Haas, Andy Timmons and Frank Gambale, Nir Felder, Dann Zinn and Antoine Fafard

by Len Davis
November 8, 2024

New music from drummer Steve Haas featuring Andy Timmons and Frank Gambale, pianist Antonio Farao, Danish guitarist Niclas Knudsen, Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and guitarist Mark Lettieri. Chilean drummer Cristian Tamblay, Spanish band Aurora Clara, Guitarist Nir Felder, saxophonist Dann Zinn and Canadian bassist Antoine Fafard with drummer Gavin Harrison. Playlist The Haas Company ...