Mark Whitfield Jr.: Jazz Musician in New York

About Mark Whitfield Jr.

Mark Whitfield Jr. is a New York–based jazz drummer heard in both straight-ahead and free improvising settings. At Bar Bayeux, he appears alongside vibraphonist-composer Yuhan Su and bassist Luke Stewart, working in the small-group, open-form language that ties the city’s club circuit to its experimental scene. His playing leans on dynamic control and quick responsiveness, shaping transitions more than spotlighting solos. On streaming platforms he remains an emerging presence, with a small but growing listener base.