Mark Ledford

Mark Ledford (born 1960 – November 1, 2004) was an American trumpeter, singer, and guitarist. He was known for his multi-instrumentalism and his membership in the Pat Metheny Group.[1]

Mark Ledford
Born1960
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2004(2004-11-01) (aged 43–44)
Los Angeles, California
GenresJazz, R&B, pop-rap, hip hop
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, record producer, audio engineer
InstrumentsTrumpet, guitar
Years active1982–1998
Associated actsJon Hendricks, Prince, Kevin Eubanks, Stephanie Mills, Faith Evans, Living Colour, Bobby McFerrin, Pat Metheny Group

Music career

Ledford grew up in Detroit and attended Berklee College of Music between 1978 and 1982. After he graduated, he took a job in advertising while doing session work with Stephanie Mills, Jon Hendricks, Special EFX, Michael Brecker, Kevin Eubanks, Don Byron, Living Colour, Prince, and Bill Evans. He would also later contribute to the soundtracks for the Spike Lee films Mo' Better Blues and Do the Right Thing.

In 1986, he began a working relationship with Pat Metheny, appearing live with the Pat Metheny Group and on recordings, such as Secret Story and Still Life (Talking).[2] He also worked with Bobby McFerrin's a cappella group, Circle.

Between 1990 and 1992, Ledford taught master classes in trumpet at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada.[3] In 1998, he released a solo album, Miles 2 Go, a tribute to Miles Davis.

On November 1, 2004, Ledford died of heart disease in Los Angeles.[1]

Discography

With Uri Caine

With Faith Evans

With Joe Locke

With Pat Metheny Group

With Pat Metheny

With The Rippingtons

References
  1. Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed July 2010
  2. Smooth Jazz Vibes: Longtime Pat Metheny Group Member Dies After Heart Attack
  3. Jazz Faculty - The Music & Sound department at The Banff Centre
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