Mark Cox is a UK based guitarist and composer working in varying styles and ensembles ranging from the James Taylor Quartet to the Royal Opera House Soloists. This extensive and wide-ranging experience allows Mark to bring unparalleled expertise to every project whether performing or composing..

Mark’s early efforts at forming a band was with his bass player brother, Julian. Together, they started a Jazz/fusion quartet, which won a national award and a support slot with Jazz legend Gary Burton. From this opportunity came a Scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.  

After returning to London, Mark continued his studies where he graduated from the Royal Academy of Music completing a degree in commercial composition.

As a guitarist Mark has performed and recorded around the world with a wide range of artists and is currently a regular member of the James Taylor Quartet. Other artists he’s worked with include:

• Alison Moyet
• Jon Lord 
• Marti Pellow
• Cee-lo Green
• Eric Benet 
• Michael Buble’
• Katie Melua
• Donny Osmond
• Collabro
• Jeffrey Daniel
• Craig David
• Vasko Vasilev and the Royal Opera House Soloists.
• Vanessa Mae
• David Garret
• Rumer
• Ola Onabule
• Booty Luv
• Alfie Boe  

In addition to performing with well-known artists and his recording work, Mark has also worked extensively in the theatre. Some theatrical credits include: Bat out of Hell, The Olivier award nominated and WhatsonStage award winning musical Six, David Bowie’s Lazarus, Wicked and many more.

His influences as a composer allows Mark to work within a large range of genres and mediums bringing aspects of jazz, rock, classical, romantic and contemporary to his pieces. His experience as a jazz performer specifically, only amplifies his composition skills. While working in a genre that requires improvisation, Mark found his voice in the emotive freedom and intensity needed to perform live.

If you’re interested in working with Mark, don’t hesitate to get in touch.