Mark Brooks is one of New Orleans’ premier bassists, celebrated for his versatility as both a musician and vocalist. A protégé of legendary jazz educator Alvin Batiste, Mark emerged alongside fellow New Orleans icons including Branford Marsalis, Donald Harrison, and Henry Butler.
His career spans Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Gospel, with performances alongside artists such as Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, Lou Rawls, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Fats Domino’s Band. Mark has toured internationally, including featured performances in Germany with the New Orleans Jazz Band of Cologne and appearances with Dr. Michael White in Cape Cod.
Mark’s work extends across recordings, major festivals, and film and television, with on-screen and soundtrack credits in Clint Eastwood’s The Bridges of Madison County and the biopic Ray. His television and film appearances include Treme, American Horror Story, NCIS: New Orleans, Roots, Interview with the Vampire, Queen of the South, and One Night in Miami.
In addition to performing, Mark is a respected on-set bass coach and music consultant, working with actors such as Larenz Tate and Josh Hartnett, and has successfully licensed original music for television, including multiple placements on Queen of the South.
Known for his professionalism and leadership, Mark remains in high demand locally and internationally. He performs regularly at leading New Orleans venues and proudly endorses GHS Bass Strings, Fender Instruments, and David Eden Bass Amplifiers.