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Mark Levine

1938 – 2022

American musician

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About Mark Levine

Lived 1938 – 2022 (aged 83). Mark Levine was an American pianist, music educator, jazz musician, digital piano, trombonist and musician.

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)

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Important facts

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Nationality
Education
Boston University
Also known as
Mark Jay Levine

People in Mark Levine's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mark Levine?

American musician (1938–2022)

When was Mark Levine born?

Mark Levine was born on 4 October 1938 in Concord.

When did Mark Levine die?

Mark Levine died on 27 January 2022.

What was Mark Levine's occupation?

Mark Levine was a pianist, music educator, jazz musician, digital piano, trombonist and musician.

What nationality was Mark Levine?

Mark Levine was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Levine

· Wikidata: Q1673135

· DBpedia: Mark Levine (musician)

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