Mark Rapp Joins Gail Boyd Artist Management!

Gail Boyd Artist Management is pleased to announce the addition of trumpeter Mark Rapp to it's talented roster. In addition to being a passionate jazz trumpeter who was named one of the "top emerging jazz trumpeters" by Downbeat Magazine in 2007, Mark performs the didgeridoo and is a composer and bandleader as well. Called one of the hardest working musicians in New York City, Mark bridges the gap between modern jazz and contemporary music.

Mark Rapp brings a young man's fire to the jazz world with aggressive trumpet playing punctuated with emotion and commitment. The album sounds fresh and punchy, rhythmically complex and physical, and Mark's sound heralds a rising new star. In a time that jazz is struggling to redefine itself, Mark has refined the classic forms in a visceral, tactile way. Just a flat out enjoyable jazz record. Greg Calbi, commenting on Marks debut album, due out this September. Calbi is a Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound in NYC and has mastered dozens of albums for John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, and Bruce Springsteen, to name a few.

Marks debut album,produced by Grammy award winner Jason Olaine [Michael Brecker, Roy Hargrove] and engineered by LB Dorsey (The Roots, Beyonce, Solange), is due out this fall on Paved Earth Records. The marketing and publicity team comprise Verve Records veterans Michael Kauffman and Jai St. Laurent.

Staying true to his vision, Rapp consistently performs his originals and his arrangements: "I'm more interested in discovering and expressing the music in me like Miles and Monk did... unique artists like Bjork, Radiohead and even Dr. Dre." And for Rapp, this vision is paying off. He's played alongside the likes of Branford Marsalis to Hootie and the Blowfish.

Mark has written music for several independent films and is currently a spokesman for SARAR clothing with several more sponsorships in the works.

Along with his regular appearance at New Yorks Carnegie Club, Mark will be touring the country in support of his self titled CD. He performs at the JVC Newport Jazz festival on Aug. 10.

We are thrilled to be able to introduce another gifted jazz artist for your consideration! For more information on Mark, check out the following sources: