Adams, Mark
Lecturer
Performing and Fine Arts
Phone: 718-262-2411
Office Location: AC-1B11
madams@york.cuny.edu
http://www.markadamsjazz.com
As a published author, Mark’s book Basics debuted in August 2010, mirrors the courses he teaches at York College that include music theory, piano techniques, keyboard harmony, jazz techniques and improvisation. In addition to his personal accomplishments, Mark’s extensive musical career has him working and performing with with such Jazz greats as Roy Ayers, Ron Carter, Ronnie Laws, Hugh Masekela, Bobbi Humphrey, Dave Valentine, Wayne Henderson and Tap-Dancer Savion Glover; R&B artists Erika Badu, Maysa, Bilal, Jocelyn Brown and DJ Pete Rock. Mark has performed throughout Europe, Australia, Africa, and Cuba, Japan and the U.S. with Roy Ayers, as well as under his own name.
