Mark Lettieri

Guitarist

Birthday February 4, 1984

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace California

Age 40 years old

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About

Guitarist, composer and producer known as a member of the jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, for which he received multiple Grammys. He was a founding member of the funk band The Fearless Flyers. He is also known for his quartet, the Mark Lettieri Group. His 2021 album Deep: The Baritone Sessions Vol. 2, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

Before Fame

At age 12, he began playing guitar.  He studied marketing at Texas Christian University. In college, he competed in track and field.

Trivia

He has performed as a session and touring musician with Erykah BaduDavid CrosbyKirk FranklinLedisi and Dave Chappelle. In 2021, he collaborated with Apple to create a package of downloadable guitar loops for Logic Pro and GarageBand. In 2021, the PRS Guitars company introduced a signature Fiore guitar which incorporates his design preferences.

Family Life

He and his wife have a daughter.

Associated With

He was inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Joe Satriani.