Mark Levine

Mark Jay Levine (October 4, 1938 – January 27, 2022) was an American jazz pianist, trombonist, composer, author and educator.

Early life Mark Jay Levine was born in Concord, New Hampshire, on October 4, 1938. He began playing the piano at the age of five and started trombone in his early teens. He attended Boston University, and graduated with a degree in music in 1960.

Personal life and death Levine died of pneumonia on January 27, 2022, at the age of 83.

Discography

As leader

As sideman With Pete & Sheila Escovedo Solo Two (Milestone Records, 1977) With Cal Tjader La Onda Va Bien (Concord, 1979) Gozame! Pero Ya... (Concord, 1980) A Fuego Vivo (Concord, 1981) Heat Wave (Concord, 1982) - with Carmen McRae Good Vibes (Concord, 1984) With Mark Murphy

Stolen Moments (Muse, 1978)

With Houston Person Underground Soul! (Prestige, 1966) With Joe McPhee Rotation (HatHUT, 1977) With Moacir Santos Saudade (Blue Note, 1974)