MVI (Mark Vickness Interconnected) is a groundbreaking chamber jazz fusion ensemble led by modern fingerstyle guitarist/composer, Mark Vickness. At its core, MVI embodies the conviction that music is the universal language of humanity — interweaving diverse cultures and emotions into a cohesive, transcendent soundscape.

Together with elite collaborators, including Grammy-winning violinist/composer Mads Tolling, cellist Joseph Hebert, chart-topping bassist Dan Feiszli, and multi-wind instrumental virtuoso Matt Renzi, MVI crafts instrumental compositions that are both technically stunning and emotionally resonant. Their music offers a deep reflection on life’s tapestry — exploring the full spectrum of emotional themes, all while uniting listeners through shared human experience.

In short: MVI doesn’t just perform music, it forges meaningful connections, reminding us that we’re all parts of a beautifully interconnected human story.

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“Mark Vickness’s musical journey spans a lifetime of exploration and mastery across various genres and cultural traditions. With a foundation in Western classical tradition and experiences ranging from jazz to world music, Vickness and MVI embody the belief that music is a universal language that transcends boundaries. Their music speaks to the interconnectedness of humanity, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that resonate with listeners worldwide.”
— John Stojan, LA Weekly
“Mark is a visionary musician who creates a beautiful form of contemporary chamber music. It will take you on a journey!”
— Michael Manring
“A composer, modern fingerstyle guitarist, and leader of the dynamic ensemble MVI, Mark Vickness is a unique and prominent musical talent. With a rich background in jazz, classical, and various world music traditions, Mark’s journey through the musical landscape is nothing short of extraordinary.”
— Broken 8 Records
“Mark crafts sonic tapestries that reflect not only his technical mastery but also an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries of musical expression.”
— Dulaxi
“You can hear all the love, all the passion, all his pure, unadulterated dedication to his musical cause free flowing within each and every chord.”
— Anne Carlini
“Easily one of the best acoustic albums I’ve heard all year. Vickness’ skill is anything but ordinary.”
— Andrew Sammjut, All About Jazz
“Vickness plays like it’s a calling and delights the hard core guitar fan with a ride of pure enjoyment. Killer stuff he makes sound all too easy.”
— Chris Spector, Midwest Record

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MEET MARK VICKNESS

Mark began his musical training on piano at age six. The road from there to the composer/modern fingerstyle guitarist he is today included a bachelor’s and master’s degree in composition, studies in classical piano, guitar, sitar and tabla, years as a performing jazz guitarist, composer and arranger, several film scores and two decades of recording and performing as the instrumental half of the acoustic fusion duo, Glass House.

Mark’s performing experience spans a huge range of genres from free improvisation to West African drum and dance ensembles, from Motown and funk bands to big band jazz and orchestral conducting. Schooled in composition by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Mel Powell, Mark has recorded and performed with world-renowned musicians, including two-time Grammy winners, The Turtle Island String Quartet, Alex de Grassi, Don Ross, violinist, Mads Tolling, and legendary bassist, Michael Manring.

Mark’s debut solo CD, Places, has garnered tremendous critical acclaim. Writing in Acoustic Guitar Magazine (November, 2018), Pat Moran had this to say: “Vickness’ uncanny ability to evoke the complex emotions linked to these times and places transcend the specific and catapults his travelogue into the universal. A varied and virtuosic “photo album” of remote, gritty, and mystical locales, Places traces a map of Vickness’ emotional life, while sketching the subtle and winding pathways creativity takes on its way to fruition.”

Since then, Mark released Interconnected in 2020, followed by the 2023 release of In The Rain Shadow. His most recent releases with MVI are I Will Find My Way (July 2024), Mandolin Spring, a single written and recorded in collaboration with mandolin virtuoso Mike Marshall (November 2024), and an arrangement of Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage (August 2025).

Mark Vickness playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a red shirt, in a dark setting with spotlight lighting.

Dan Feizli. A man with light skin and blond hair looking at the camera, wearing a teal shirt, standing in a wood-paneled room with shelves and furniture.

Mark Vickness, Mads Tolling, and Joseph Hebert. Three men in a music recording studio, two holding violins, smiling and standing close together.

Joseph Hebert. A man playing an upright bass in a music studio with wooden walls, with another musician in the background.

Two men playing guitars in a recording studio. The man on the left, Mike Marshall, wears headphones and holds a mandolin. The man on the right, Mark Vickness, is playing an acoustic guitar. They are in front of microphone stands with a wooden-paneled

Mads Tolling. A smiling man in a blue shirt holding a violin, in a dimly lit room.

Matt Renzi. A man with dark hair wearing a maroon shirt holding a flute in a music studio.

A man playing a hybrid guitar that combines a classical guitar and a harp, seated and focused on his playing.

MVI group photo. Five musicians performing in a recording studio. A man playing saxophone, a man playing guitar, a man playing cello, a man playing violin, and a man playing the violin.

Dan Feiszli. A young person playing a double bass, focused on their performance.

Mark Vickness playing a multi-neck acoustic guitar in a dimly lit room.

Joseph Hebert. A man with glasses and a shaved head playing a cello in a warmly lit room.