We are really pleased to announce Mark Whitlam will be joining the tutors this year, predominantly as a jazz specialist
Mark puts versatility and musicality at the centre of his playing. This, paired with a tasteful groove and natural affinity for swing, has allowed him to work in a diverse musical situations, from West End theatre shows to sharing the stage with the London Community Gospel Choir.
He has performed with Clare Teal, 2008 BBC 2 Jazz Award winner Jake McMurchie (Get The Blessing, Super Furry Animals), Anders Olinder (Glenn Hughes), Ben Waghorn (Portishead, Kasabian), Goldfrapp session guitarist Andrew “Murph” Murphy and has performed on the Jazz Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2008.
Recent recording work on Benjamin Brunel’s album “Famous For Being Famous” has received national radio airplay on BBC 3 Late Lounge and has received accolades from BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson’s “Introducing…” show. Mark is currently busy touring with the highly respected UK saxophonist Kevin Figes, promoting his latest albums, in venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall and one of Europe’s finest jazz haunts, The 606 Club in London.
Mark is also a committed educator and tutors on the drum faculty at BIMM Bristol, teaching on their Professional Diploma and Degree courses, and also privately from his Bath-based studio (that’s Bath in the West Country, not as in foam bubbles, loofas etc). Mark is delighted to endorse Bosphorus cymbals.
