Mark Lanter - Drum Set & Producer

“From big band jazz and fusion, to thundering rock, groove-laden funk, gutbucket R&B, country, and into the farthest reaches of the Southern avant-garde, his deep musical knowledge, broad rhythmic palette and adventurous spirit have made him an indispensable member of a long list of some of Alabama’s most respected outfits…”  Lee Shook, B-Metro Magazine

Mark Lanter, musician, drummist, vocalist, educator, author, music producer, and wilderness enthusiast, has been a working musician for decades with a steady schedule of touring, recording, and teaching.

Currently, he tours and performs with the Black Jacket Symphony, Henri’s Notions, Eat a Peach, Bonus Round, and The Crimson Quartet. Mark also created and produces a series of concerts billed as “The Maverick Lounge Series” featuring live “rockumentary” performances commemorating select icons of popular art music. Those honored to date include Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, George Harrison, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and the Music of Muscle Shoals.

Over the years Mark has performed and/or recorded with Mose Allison, Michael Hedges, Giamcomo Gates, Mundel Lowe, Eric Essix, Microwave Dave, Topper Price and the Upsetters, Tom Wolfe, Willie King, Big Bo and Little Whit, James Peterson, Ed Miller, Chuck Redd, Robert Redd, Brian McNeill, Ken Watters, Marlon Jordon, Vova Nova, Otiel Burbridge, Henri’s Notions, Simon Gulliver, Ron McCurdy, Marc Martel, John Allred, and many others.

Several recent recording projects include two releases on Sweet Soul Records as co-producer, composer, and drummist with Gabriel Tajeu’s Southern Skies (2016), and Finding My Way (2013); Anita Besong’s Songs in the Key of Love (2017); the film score of Tom Wolfe’s Service To Man; and The Steve Sample Legacy Project, GRL-SGS Records (2016).

As an educator Mark teaches Jazz Studies at the University of Alabama, as well as his own hybrid Music Appreciation class with an emphasis on The Beatles. He teaches African American Music, and Jazz Appreciation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is also a regular performer in residence at the W.C. Handy Blues and Jazz Festival, and teaches the Handy Jazz Camp.

Mark Lanter resides in Birmingham, Alabama, offering private drum set lessons at his home studio. To learn more, visit marklanter.com