Episode 100: Mark Whitfield
For the 100th episode, Jerrell speaks with Grammy Award Winner and virtuoso guitar player Mark Whitfield. Mark has played with some of the most legendary musicians in history from Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Charles, Stanley Turrentine and many others. Mark shares his journey in music, how he was influenced at an early age, playing saxophone, upright bass, but having a special connection with the guitar. We also discuss on the importance of paying it forward, the problem with gate keeping, and his encounter with Joe Pass that forever was a memorable experience.