MARK LETTIERI is a GRAMMY-winning guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor based in Fort Worth, Texas. Best known for his work with leading instrumental bands SNARKY PUPPY and The FEARLESS FLYERS, he also composes and produces guitar instrumental music under his own name.
Joining Mark for this show are :
Bass: Wes Stevenson ( The Funky Knuckles )
Drums: Jason 'JT' Thomas ( Snarky Puppy )
Keys: Daniel Porter (Snarky Puppy )
Proficient in a multitude of styles, Mark has recorded and performed in
virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major -label artists.
Playing in the vibrant Metroplex gospel and R&B scene led Lettieri to join jazz/world
group SNARKY PUPPY in 2008, where he contributes as guitarist, as well as arranger and
composer. His work with group has resulted in four GRAMMY Awards: Best R&B
Performance for 'Something' feat. Lalah Hathaway in 2014, and Best Contemporary
Instrumental Album (Sylva in 2016, Culcha Vulcha in 2017, and Live at the Royal Albert
Hall 2021). Snarky Puppy tours constantly, having performed on every continent except
Antarctica.
Outside of Snarky Puppy, Lettieri has released six albums as a leader and earned a GRAMMY nomination
for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for the 64th GRAMMY Awards, giving
Lettieri his first nomination as a solo artist.
In 2018, Lettieri joined up with Vulpeck-produced group THE FEARLESS FLYERS, featuring
CORY WONG and JOE DART of Vulfpeck on guitar and bass respectively, and drummer NATE SMITH (Chris Potter, Pat Metheny).
As an in-demand session guitarist and touring sideman, Lettieri has logged miles with
neo-soul icon ERYKAH BADU, and gospel singer ANTHONY EVANS. He's also performed with a myriad of other artists, including:
Nelly, Anthony Evans, Chrisette Michele, Myron Butler, N'dambi, Bilal, and even
alongside comedians Dave Chappelle and Harry Shearer.
Session recording work includes artists such as David Crosby, Kirk Franklin, The
Jacksons, Fred Hammond, Tori Kelly, 50 Cent, Ledisi, Tamela Mann, Lecrae, Lupe
Fiasco, Keyshia Cole, and Xzibit. For a sizable sampling of Lettieri’s session work, visit
this Spotify playlist.
Lettieri recently teamed up with Paul Reed Smith Gui tars to create his signature model
electric guitar, the Fiore, released during Winter NAMM 2021. He serves as a
demonstrator and clinician on behalf of PRS and other endorsing brands.
