Kente Summer Madness Presents the Mark Strickland Quartet - Alphabet City, Northside

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Pittsburgh guitarist Mark Strickland has collaborated with some of the jazz scene’s most notable players including Grady Tate, Groove Holmes, Michelle Benson, and Gene Ludwig. In addition, he has produced or engineered projects for jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Dakota Staton. 

Mark Strickland has been influenced by Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, and other jazz and R&B legends.  Currently, Mark maintains a full-time performance schedule and is also a dedicated music educator. He has taught at the University of Pittsburgh since 2019. At Pitt, he offers individual guitar lessons and teaches ensemble groups. 

About the Presenter:

This program is presented in partnership with Kente Arts Alliance, an African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality art of the African Diaspora. 

Mark Strickland - Photo Credit: Brian Herman. Photo Courtesy: Kente Arts Alliance