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Mark Wright, trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, arranger, has been an active part of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for about 16 years. He studied music formally, at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Pacific . Mark has performed with many greats, including, Clark Terry, Ray Charles, Plas Johnson, John Handy,
Pharaoh Sanders, Louie Bellson, Herb Geller, Grover Washington Jr., David Murray, Steve Turre, Rodney Franklin, Freddie Redd, Dave Ellis, Joshua Redman and Don Carlos.

Born in Berkeley, California, his first teacher was Vernon Carlson. Strongly versed in the Jazz tradition, Mark places an emphasis on performing his own compositions, of which he has written over 250.

In addition to performing with his own Jazz band, Mark also works as an independent contractor performing, arranging, and composing for diverse musical groups and styles, including Latin, R&B, large Jazz units, Reggae, and Pop. Mark's musical activities have taken him to Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Hawaii, Seattle , Idaho , and other locations throughout the country.