MARK is the new solo record from acclaimed drummer and composer Mark Guiliana: an auditory manifestation of one of the world’s most creative and innovative musical minds.

Ever since the first day he picked up a pair of drumsticks, Mark Guiliana has been instinctively exploring and absorbing the music and rhythms that have been ever-present in his life. Fast forward to the present day and he has earned a formidable reputation as a world-class drummer, composer and thinker at the forefront of contemporary jazz and beyond. Guiliana’s artistry defies convention, weaving together a musical output beyond jazz with the ultimate goal of creating compelling musical narratives. His songs serve as a conduit for his relentless quest for creativity, striving to share his sonic visions with the world in their most unadulterated form.

Guiliana’s new album “MARK”, represents an introspective voyage into his creative depths. On the record, Mark performs solo on a wide array of devices; you can hear his quintessential grooves intermixed with intriguing percussive soundscapes, sublime tapestries of synthesisers and fragments of spoken word. “MARK” is an album that peels back the layers of Guiliana’s experiences, reflections, and the wisdom gleaned from a life immersed in music. It transcends... more

released July 12, 2024

Mark Guiliana - drums, cymbals, percussion, piano, vibraphone, marimba, celeste, pump organ, mellotron, jupiter 8, electronics, drum programming, spoken word

Music composed by Mark Guiliana (HEERNT Music, BMI)

Produced by Mark Guiliana
Executive producer Dave Stapleton

Recorded by Oliver Roman at Studio 606 (Los Angeles, CA), Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market (Los Angeles, CA), John Davis at The Bunker Studio (Brooklyn, NY) & Mark Guiliana at HEERNT Headquarters (Los Angeles, CA)

Mixed by Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market (Los Angeles, CA)

Mastered by Alex Deturk at The Bunker Studio (Brooklyn, NY)

Album artwork by Oli Bentley, Split
Photos by Charlie Weinmann