Mark Guiliana

Electro-Jazz Innovator

Grammy-nominated drummer blending acoustic jazz with electronic grooves and rock sensibilities across genre-defying collaborations.

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About

Mark Guiliana is a Grammy-nominated drummer and composer born in New Jersey in 1980, who graduated from William Paterson University with a degree in Jazz Studies and Performance in 2003. He has become renowned for his innovative approach to drumming, seamlessly integrating acoustic jazz, electronic music, and rock influences. His collaborations span from David Bowie's final album Blackstar to work with Brad Mehldau, St. Vincent, and Meshell Ndegeocello.

Music Style

Guiliana's sound fuses hard-hitting jazz grooves with electronic textures and rock-influenced rhythms, creating a distinctive approach that transcends traditional genre boundaries. His drumming combines technical sophistication with spontaneous invention across acoustic and amplified settings.

Background

Hometown: Florham Park, New Jersey, USA
Education: William Paterson University
Instruments: drums, piano, synthesizer, vibraphone, marimba
Active: 2000s-present

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