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DNCE 148 Palomar World Drum and Dance Ensemble |
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Mark Lamson |
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Mark Lamson has a thriving career as a drum set player, multi-percussionist and educator in San Diego. His studies with Cuban and Brazilian masters distinguishes this artist's background from others in his field. In the area of Afro-Cuban percussion, Mark has learned first hand from the best: "Cha Cha" (a founder of Los Meñequitos de Matanzas), Regino Jimenez, Mario Jáuregui, Filipe Alfonso and Roberto Vizcaino, to name a few. Through relentless study and practice with these master drummers, Mark has become an accomplished bata drummer. His studies with Brazilian masters include Miguel do Repinique, Zero and Jorge Alabe. Mark's command of Brazilian percussion is renowned. Currently, Mark directs the award winning Escola de Samba So E Mar, performs in Emi Ke Ke with Cuban folkloric master Felipe Garcia and works as a "first call" studio musician in San Diego. He also teaches a variety of drumming styles privately and in schools and is a member of the percussion faculty at California State University, San Diego. In addition, Mark co-directs the Palomar World Drum and Dance Ensemble with Patriceann Mead. He teaches the Brazilian/Cuban Drumming class at Palomar College. |
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