Artist Summary
Artist Bio
A sought-after musician in Europe and Australia, Marc recently recorded his first jazz album under his own name. The album, titled The Interview, was recorded in New York with acclaimed drummer Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters etc), Charles Fambrough (Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner etc) and Eric Udel (The Blues Brothers, Ray Charles etc) on bass.
“I’ve played with a lot of guitarists over the years... Marc is as good a musician as any of them and I dig his compositions. It’s challenging and he can play anything, including the blues. For me, if you can’t play the blues, you can’t play jazz, you can’t play funk. It all comes from the blues.” MIKE CLARK – Drum Media 2008
Marc performed tunes from The Interview touring with the legendary Headhunters (U.S.A.) as his band in 2008. A live CD compiled from the tour is due for release in 2011.
Marc is set to record a CD of all new material in 2011 too, which promises to deliver more of his raw, groove driven blues/jazz brilliance and feature several renowned special guest artists.
Marc also performs with his Pop band Standing on Shoulders around Europe and has had songs in the Top #40 in Ireland and airplay in the UK, Germany and Finland. Their songs have been featured on Australian TV shows such as Neighbours and have been used in ads by companies such as Telstra and Toyota.
Marc has impressive technique but more importantly plays with soul. Experienced in all styles from jazz, funk and country to electronic and experimental fusion he has produced music in various genres for film and television for companies in the US, Ireland, Australia and France and he brings all that experience to his guitar playing.
Marc will be performing around Australia with a new Australian line-up, playing material from The Interview and new material, fresh from the studio.
Live, Marc Mittag is dynamic, passionate and a real entertainer. Expect the unexpected. Every show is fresh. Every show matters.
More About Marc Mittag
Marc is also offering live online SKYPE guitar/music lessons.
Places are limited so there may be a waiting list. As well as virtual face to face lessons, Marc will take his laptop and webcam to gigs and you will be there, live on stage with him via SKYPE to see him using the techniques and concepts he is teaching.
Not just front row seating, this is live on stage seating!
If you have SKYPE installed (free), a broadband connection and a webcam, then you are ready to go.
Simply send an email to marc@marcmittag.com with the heading SKYPE GUITAR LESSONS and Marc or one of his team will get back to you within 24hrs.
Personalised one-to-one lessons and the chance to get on stage with Marc Mittag
without leaving the comfort of your own loungeroom.
10% of all tuition fees will go to the charity Food Water Shelter - (http://www.foodwatershelter.org.au/)
Click the link to send that email and get started now!
