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About Mark Capon
In a 2021 Jazz Guitar Life interview, Capon identifies himself as a New York City jazz guitarist working both as a leader and sideman. He describes a repertoire shaped by swing-era music, bebop, cool jazz, and bossa nova and documents local work in restaurants, hotels, bars, and private engagements.[1]
The same interview records National Endowment for the Arts study grants that supported lessons with Tal Farlow in 1988 and Billy Bauer in 1989. It also dates Capon’s sole leader CD, The Jazz Guitar of Mark Capon, to 1999 and distinguishes that release from his continuing accompaniment and teaching work.[1]
Capon’s artist channel preserves solo, duo, accompaniment, and lesson material. The archive provides a first-party listening path while the interview supplies the context for his chord-solo practice and song-centered teaching approach.[1][2]
Tal Farlow and Billy Bauer
Capon’s interview dates grant-supported study with the two guitarists to 1988 and 1989.[1]
The Jazz Guitar of Mark Capon
The 1999 recording remains his documented album as a leader rather than a larger implied discography.[1]
Song-centered teaching
His interview and video archive connect chord work and improvisation with learning melodies and lyrics first.[1][2]