Press

“Mark is a man who really lives his craft… One of the most attractive features about Mark is that he knows how to keep things simple. I like music that is subtle but still supports the drama and is there for a reason, and Mark did that so beautifully.”

- Robert Redford on Emanuel Levy.com

“Isham is firmly entrenched in the A-list of film composers…”

- Josef Woodard, JazzTimes

“…that promise you expect of a great artist – to move you in ways that you never expected.”

- Paul Haggis, on Crash

“[Mark] is a world class composer and musical genius…”

-Emilio Estevez

“The key to Mark Isham is that he’s a great trumpet player…”

- Brian De Palma

“…when [Isham] called me up and asked me to sing on this song, I couldn’t believe it…thank you so much Mark”

-Lyle Lovett, from Sound Stage Presents Lyle Lovett

“His artistry makes you wish you could live in that musical place every waking moment!”

- Anne Archer

“… a wonderful set of pastels. The variety of color combinations he creates with his quintet is intriguing.”

-Chick Corea, on Blue Sun

“Isham is one of the great film composers of today…” “…the mood is so powerful and magical it stays with you like a classic movie.”

- Robbie Robertson, on Blue Sun

“As usual, Mark’s maturity and concept in his playing shines forth.”

- John Patitucci, on Blue Sun

“Isham’s compositions are darkly romantic, with a disquieting air suitable to the movie’s nourish subject; the playing, of course is masterly.”

- Billboard, on Afterglow