Mark Elf - Glad to Be Back (2004)

A bop-based guitarist, Mark Elf attended Berklee (1969-1971), picked up experience playing with a who's who of modern mainstream jazz (including Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Branford Marsalis, and Slide Hampton), and has recorded as a sideman with Lou Donaldson, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, and others. On Glad to Be Back Mark Elf returns from a bout with cancer and a relatively long three-year hiatus and he's supported by formidable line-up -- pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash that matches Elf's fleet fingers on the strings.

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Mark Elf - Lift Off (2006)

For some 35 years jazz guitarist Mark Elf's playing experiences have included a who's who in the jazz giant world. Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, The Heath Bros. Jon Hendricks, Wynton Marsalis, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, Walter Bishop Jr., Jr. Cook and many more.
Liftoff is his 12th outing as a leader. The velocity of the first few notes of the opener and title track. Liftoff, will give you ample warning: if you love jazz guitar, this is your man. With high profile cats, David Hazeltine, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash, this is i a blazing session of ten tunes that feature Mark’s fervent bop playing.

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