Mark Fitzgibbon (son of well known Melbourne singer Smacka Fitzgibbon) is an integral part of Melbourne's ever widening Jazz scene. He is a past winner of the Wangarratta Piano Award and has worked with many of Australia's finest including Dale Barlow, Bernie Mcgann, Vince Jones, Chris Mcnulty and Christine Sullivan.

Mark was based in London in the 80's and worked throughout Europe and Britain. He returned to Melbourne in 1991. He led the hardbop sextet "GO" with Scott Tinkler and Ian Chaplin which engendered a cult following.

Mark has accompanied visiting artists such as Mark Murphy, Scott Hamilton, Lee Konitz, John Stubblefield, Lew Tabackin and Charles McPherson.

Mark is currently working with the Fiona Burnett Qt, Anton Delleca Qt, Blowfish, Nichaud Fitzgibbon ensemble, David Rex Qt and vocalists Helen Noonan, Ruth Rogers-Wright, Deborah Robinson and Talei Wolfgramm.

His latest recording and debut as a leader "24 hour Blues" is available on Newmarket records and has received rave reviews.

"Mark Fitzgibbon is one of the most creative talents in the country. Always musically tasteful, a consistently sympathetic accompanist, a repository of a vast repertoire and an impeccable touch, he can produce blistering solos and "lift" the music to another level."
THE AGE

24 HOUR BLUES
"Long overdue, this excellent disc is an apt showcase for one of Australia's best jazz pianists, whose talents have been awesomely displayed. His powers of invention brighten every track as he gives full reign to his ingenious gifts. This is trio jazz of the highest order, exercising the art of unlaboured swinging "
THE AUSTRALIAN