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'''Mark Mondesir''' (born 12 December 1964) is an English jazz drummer. His brother, [[Michael Mondesir|Michael]], is a bass guitarist.<ref name="Who" />
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'''Mark Mondesir''' (born 12 December 1964) is an English jazz drummer. His brother, [[Michael Mondesir]], is a bass guitarist.<ref name="Who" />


==Career==
==Career==
Mondesir was born in Stepney, London, on 12 December 1964.<ref name="Who">{{cite book |last=Chilton |first=John |title=Who's Who of British Jazz |year=2004 |edition=2nd |publisher=Bloomsbury |pages=250–251}}</ref>
Mondesir was born in [[Stepney]], London, on 12 December 1964.<ref name="Who">{{cite book |last=Chilton |first=John |author-link=John Chilton|title=Who's Who of British Jazz |year=2004 |edition=2nd |publisher=Bloomsbury |pages=250–251}}</ref>


Mondesir began his career in 1984 as part of [[Ian Carr]]'s workshops at the Weekend Arts Center. He worked with [[Courtney Pine]] between 1985 and 1989 and recorded with [[Kevin Eubanks]] in 1991.<ref name="Who" /> In the 1990s he accompanied musicians who were visiting the UK; these included [[Art Farmer]], [[Hermeto Pascoal]] and [[John Scofield]].<ref name="Who" /> He played with [[Pee Wee Ellis]]' Assembly in 1996.<ref name="Who" /> In the 1990s and early 2000s he was part of bands led by pianist [[Julian Joseph]].<ref name="Who" />
Mondesir began his career in 1984 as part of [[Ian Carr]]'s workshops at the Weekend Arts Center. Mondesir worked with [[Courtney Pine]] between 1985 and 1989 and recorded with [[Kevin Eubanks]] in 1991.<ref name="Who" />


He was part of guitarist [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]'s 4th Dimension Band for their ''[[To the One]]'' album, which was recorded in 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Micallef |first=Ken |date=June 2010 |title=Gratitude for Coltrane |magazine=DownBeat |page=13}}</ref> The band was also featured on the ''Live @ Belgrade'' DVD from 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Myers |first=Mitch |date=October 2010 |title=John McLaughlin: & the 4th Dimension Live @ Belgrade |magazine=DownBeat |page=62}}</ref> Mondesir left the band in 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Milkowski|first=Bill |date=January 2013 |title=John McLaughlin: Echoes from Then |magazine=DownBeat |page=30}}</ref>
In the 1990s, Mondesir accompanied musicians who were visiting the UK; these included [[Art Farmer]], [[Hermeto Pascoal]] and [[John Scofield]].<ref name="Who" /> Mondesir played with [[Pee Wee Ellis]]'s Assembly in 1996.<ref name="Who" /> In the 1990s and early 2000s, he was part of bands led by pianist [[Julian Joseph]].<ref name="Who" />
Mondesir was part of guitarist [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]'s 4th Dimension Band for their ''[[To the One]]'' album, which was recorded in 2009.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Micallef |first=Ken |date=June 2010 |title=Gratitude for Coltrane |magazine=[[DownBeat]] |page=13}}</ref> The band was also featured on the ''Live @ Belgrade'' DVD from 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Myers |first=Mitch |date=October 2010 |title=John McLaughlin: & the 4th Dimension Live @ Belgrade |magazine=DownBeat |page=62}}</ref> Mondesir left the band in 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Milkowski|first=Bill |date=January 2013 |title=John McLaughlin: Echoes from Then |magazine=DownBeat |page=30}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
===As sideman===
*2012 ''Back in the Day'' NDR Bigband Drums

*2011 ''Abstract Logix Live'': The New Universe Music Festival 2010 Drums
'''With [[Michael Gibbs (composer)|Michael Gibbs]]'''
*2010 ''To the One'' John McLaughlin Drums, Percussion
* ''Nonsequence'' (Provocateur, 2001)
*2009 ''Live @ Belgrade'' John McLaughlin Drums
* ''Here's a Song for You'' (Fuzzy Moon, 2011)
*2008 ''Discover: Jean-Michel Pilc'' Jean-Michel Pilc Drums, Main Personnel
* ''Back in the Days'' (Cuneiform, 2012)
*2008 ''French Piano Masters Live'' Jean-Michel Pilc Drums

*2007 ''New Dreams'' Jean-Michel Pilc Drums
'''With [[Julian Joseph]]'''
*2006 ''Industrial Zen'' John McLaughlin Drums
* ''The Language of Truth'' (EastWest, 1991)
*2006 ''East to South'' David Jean-Baptiste Drums
* ''Reality'' (EastWest, 1993)
*2005 ''Live at Iridium, New York'' Jean-Michel Pilc Drums, Main Personnel
* ''Universal Traveller'' (EastWest, 1995)
*2004 ''Nonsequence'' Mike Gibbs Drums

*2004 ''Woman's World'' [EMI] Drums
'''With [[John McLaughlin (musician)|John McLaughlin]]'''
*2003 ''Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Red, White & Blues'' Drums
* ''[[The Promise (John McLaughlin album)|The Promise]]'' (Verve, 1995)
*2000 ''The Nature Suite'' David Jean-Baptiste Drums
* ''[[Industrial Zen]]'' (Verve, Universal 2006)
*1999 ''Fire Within'' Don Braden Drums
* ''[[To the One]]'' (Abstract Logix, 2010)
*1999 ''See You There'' Vaughan Hawthorne-Nelson Drums

*1997 ''The Rough and the Smooth'' Outside Drums
'''With [[Courtney Pine]]'''
*1996 ''Life I Want'' Jean Toussaint Drums
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* ''[[Journey to the Urge Within]]'' (Antilles, 1986)
*1995 ''The Promise'' John McLaughlin Drums, Featured Artist
* ''Traditions Beckoning'' (Antilles, 1988)
*1994 ''Reality'' Julian Joseph Drums
* ''Destiny's Song + the Image of Pursuance'' (Antilles, 1988)
*1993 ''Silvershine'' Andy Hamilton & The Blue Notes Drums
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* ''To the Eyes of Creation'' (4th & Broadway, 1992)
*1993 ''Spirit Talk'' Kevin Eubanks Drums

*1992 ''Enja 20th Anniversary Sampler '' Unknown Contributor Role
'''With others'''
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*1992 ''To the Eyes of Creation'' Courtney Pine Drums
* [[Toni Childs]], ''The Woman's Boat'' (DGC, 1994)
*1992 ''Turning Point'' Kevin Eubanks Drums
* [[Barbara Dennerlein]], ''Hot Stuff'' (Enja, 1990)
*1992 ''What Goes Around'' Jean Toussaint Drums
* [[Pee Wee Ellis]], ''What You Like'' (Minor Music, 1997)
*1991 ''Beyond the Groove: Contemporary Jazz on The Move'' Drums
* [[Kevin Eubanks]], ''Turning Point'' (Blue Note, 1992)
*1991 ''Hot Stuff'' Barbara Dennerlein Drums, Guest Artist
* Kevin Eubanks, ''Spirit Talk'' (Blue Note, 1993)
*1990 ''The Vision's Tale'' Courtney Pine Key Grip, Unknown Contributor Role
* [[Andy Hamilton (jazz saxophonist)|Andy Hamilton]], ''Silvershine'' (World Circuit, 1991)
*1988 ''Destiny's Song'' Courtney Pine Drums
* [[Jazz Warriors]], ''Out of Many One People'' (Antilles, 1987)
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*1986 ''Journey to the Urge Within'' Courtney Pine Drums
* [[Rita Marcotulli]], ''Basilicata Coast to Coast'' (Alice, 2011)
* [[Jean-Michel Pilc]], ''Live at Iridium New York'' (Dreyfus, 2005)
* Jean-Michel Pilc, ''New Dreams'' (Dreyfus, 2007)
* [[Andy Sheppard]], [[Steve Lodder]], ''Moving Image'' (Verve, 1996)
* [[Jean Toussaint]], ''What Goes Around'' (World Circuit, 1992)
* [[Jesse van Ruller]], ''European Quintet'' (Blue Music, 1997)
* [[Steve Williamson]], ''[[A Waltz for Grace]]'' (Verve, 1990)
* Steve Williamson, ''Rhyme Time'' (Verve, 1991)


==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:46, 18 April 2024

Mark Mondesir
Mondesir in 2018
Born (1964-12-12) 12 December 1964 (age 59)
Stepney, London, England
OccupationJazz drummer
RelativesMichael Mondesir (brother)

Mark Mondesir (born 12 December 1964) is an English jazz drummer. His brother, Michael Mondesir, is a bass guitarist.[1]

Career

[edit]

Mondesir was born in Stepney, London, on 12 December 1964.[1]

Mondesir began his career in 1984 as part of Ian Carr's workshops at the Weekend Arts Center. Mondesir worked with Courtney Pine between 1985 and 1989 and recorded with Kevin Eubanks in 1991.[1]

In the 1990s, Mondesir accompanied musicians who were visiting the UK; these included Art Farmer, Hermeto Pascoal and John Scofield.[1] Mondesir played with Pee Wee Ellis's Assembly in 1996.[1] In the 1990s and early 2000s, he was part of bands led by pianist Julian Joseph.[1]

Mondesir was part of guitarist John McLaughlin's 4th Dimension Band for their To the One album, which was recorded in 2009.[2] The band was also featured on the Live @ Belgrade DVD from 2008.[3] Mondesir left the band in 2010.[4]

Discography

[edit]

As sideman

[edit]

With Michael Gibbs

  • Nonsequence (Provocateur, 2001)
  • Here's a Song for You (Fuzzy Moon, 2011)
  • Back in the Days (Cuneiform, 2012)

With Julian Joseph

  • The Language of Truth (EastWest, 1991)
  • Reality (EastWest, 1993)
  • Universal Traveller (EastWest, 1995)

With John McLaughlin

With Courtney Pine

  • Journey to the Urge Within (Antilles, 1986)
  • Traditions Beckoning (Antilles, 1988)
  • Destiny's Song + the Image of Pursuance (Antilles, 1988)
  • To the Eyes of Creation (4th & Broadway, 1992)

With others

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Chilton, John (2004). Who's Who of British Jazz (2nd ed.). Bloomsbury. pp. 250–251.
  2. ^ Micallef, Ken (June 2010). "Gratitude for Coltrane". DownBeat. p. 13.
  3. ^ Myers, Mitch (October 2010). "John McLaughlin: & the 4th Dimension Live @ Belgrade". DownBeat. p. 62.
  4. ^ Milkowski, Bill (January 2013). "John McLaughlin: Echoes from Then". DownBeat. p. 30.
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