Birth name Mark Ware Isham Years active 1976–present Spouse Donna Isham Instruments Trumpet, synthesizer Role Trumpeter · isham.com | Occupation(s) Musician, composer Name Mark Isham | |
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Mark isham men before the mirror
Mark Ware Isham (born September 7, 1951) is an American musician. A trumpeter and synthesist, he works in a variety of genres, including jazz and electronic. He is also a prolific film composer, having worked on numerous films and television series, including The Hitcher, Point Break, Of Mice and Men, Nell, Blade, Crash and Once Upon a Time.
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- Mark isham men before the mirror
- Mark isham s the silent way project with dave liebman san sebastian spain 2000 07 26
- Life and career
- Influences
- Influenced
- As sideman
- Studio albums and compilations
- Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics
- Other
- References

Mark isham s the silent way project with dave liebman san sebastian spain 2000 07 26
Life and career
Isham was born in New York City, the son of Patricia (née Hammond), a violinist, and Howard Fuller Isham, a Professor of Humanities.
His discography is extensive and varied, including with his participation with units like Group 87, and David Torn's Cloud About Mercury project, and sessions with people like Joni Mitchell, Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, XTC, and Doug Lunn.
Isham is a Scientologist. He is married to Donna Isham.
Influences
Influenced
As sideman
With Group 87
With Art Lande
With Pharoah Sanders
With Van Morrison
With David Torn