Mark Russo

is a professional performer/writer and teacher. He graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. His commitment and discipline to music has given him the opportunity to perform on an array of woodwinds including oboe, English horn, flute, saxophone and clarinet. As a professional, he has toured with Vic Damone, Mel Torme, Albert King, and Albert Collins. He has also performed with the “World-class” tenor player Pete Christleib from the Tonight Show Band. He has performed with American Musical Theatre and Theatre Works of Mt. View. He has also produced two Christmas albums on the M&M Productions label as well as three swing compilations. He is an active performer in Classical, Jazz and Blues genres.