Mark Lockett is a talented drummer and educator who plays with some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians. He has formed the “Mark Lockett Trio” and “Mark Lockett and friends”. Some of his regular guest artists have been Michelle Nicole, Emma Gilmartin, Alison Wedding, Geoff Hughes, Tim Stevens, Mark Fitzgibbon and Jamie Oehlers (winner of the 2003 Montreux Jazz festival saxophone competition).

Mark graduated from Massey University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz performance. He is currently studying drums with international performer and educator, Graham Morgan. Other teachers Mark has studied with include Joe Morello, Ari Hoenig, John Riley, Jim Black, Andrew Gander and Roger Sellers.

Mark is the author of the drum method book, “Drum Recipe”. In 2004 he released his debut CD “About Time” on Move Records. This CD features special arrangements by Jordan Murray and Eugene Ball. Musicians include Mark Fitzgibbon, Jordan Murray, Jamie Oehlers, Paul Van Ross and Alison Wedding.

Early in 2005 Mark released his second album, a joint project with saxophonist and musical collaborator Paul Van Ross, titled “Mark Lockett + Paul Van Ross live at Spleen”. A series of regular weekly gigs were recorded at Spleen Bar and the highlights were released on New Market Records.

Born in Wellington, New Zealand Mark now resides in Melbourne, Australia.

Qualifications

• B Mus, Dip Mus
• VIT Registered
• Member of Australian Music Teachers Register (AMTR)