Cory Wong // 'Concrete' (feat. Mark Lettieri)

BAND
Mark Lettieri - guitar
Cory Wong - guitar
Sonny Thompson - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Nêgah Santos - percussion
Petar Janjic - drums
Eddie Barbash - alto sax/soprano sax
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax/flute
Sam Greenfield - bari sax/bass clarinet
Jay Webb - trumpet/flugelhorn
Jon Lampley - trumpet/flugelhorn
Michael Nelson - trombone/horn arranger

MUSIC
Produced by - Cory Wong
Mixed by - John Fields
Engineered by - Jake Hartsfield and Caleb Fisher
Mastered by - Will Quinnell

VIDEO
Executive Producer - Cory Wong
Director - Ben Kadie
Director of Photography Matt Burke
Producers - Cory Wong, Michael Bowden
Video Editor: Cory Wong
Camera - Matt Burke, Dakota Diel, Trent Millspaugh, Michael Bowden
Lighting Director - Jacob Padgett
Set Production Designer - Tricia Robertson and Cory Wong

[sweetegg]

That slight moment between falling several hundred meters and jumping off a cliff is when Mark went back to the main riff after that insane solo. What a player.

[LEODAGmusic]

Every Cory Wong video notification gives a strange mixed feeling of "whaaat already? How did he..." and "Man..what a pleasure". Christmas every month with this beast ❤

[connordavis]

Negah Santos is like the queen of "exactly enough"

[konnektlive]

Mark is phenomenal, period. Full of soul, feelings, technique, accuracy, superb timing and incredible dynamics. I honestly think he is super underrated and imho among the top very best players alive currently. Please never change Mr Lettieri, you're awesome and unique!

[charlesschmidt]

I feel like Mark is one of the first non-country or non-surf guitarists to make his mark playing the low end of the guitar. Great track.

[nicolas]

Mark is a generational talent, incredible timing, understanding of harmonies and melodies. Just incredible to have his recordings available in such a quality and to get to see him in person.

[jtcedwards]

This song made me realize how much of a role Mark played in the sound of the We Like It Here album by Snarky Puppy. Do not know why I have missed it until now but I am glad I have been awoken.

[ottocox_]

I love the moment at 3:00 where it sounds like Nêgah Santos replies to that rhythm Mark plays! Such great musicianship!

[fheering]

Mark’s approach to melody and guitar tones is amazing and unique, very characteristic of his work. Loved this tune and execution!
Both of my current favorite guitar players together, it cannot get better!

[DellyRedwood]

Holy Mark’s guitar’s tone is so goddamn good

[coacheugeneteo]

Concrete is an accurate description for what I'm feeling after Mark's final lead phrases - Rock hard 💦
Amazing arrangement

[el_tolonjas]

Petar echoing Marks phrase at 4:22 was... chef’s kiss

[kingkoala]

4:10… wow what a transition out of that solo

[carltwidle]

I find this band similar to a group that was popular in the 1970s. That group were Scottish band Average White Band. They had hits such as Pick up the Pieces and Cut the Cake.

[KuuchWizard]

I love that Cory’s able to keep the whole sound of the band at the forefront of our eat yet showcases the talent of his guests in such a precise and unique manner

[DeclansMusic]

Mark is such a star. Loved by the jazz people, funk people, rock people. Dude is Van Halen, Frank Gambale, and David Williams in one.

[kathmandoo]

Brilliant. I could hear shades of Jeff Beck in the solo.

[gr]

I love Mark Lettieri’s style. I could definitely hear some Jeff Beck and Joe Satriani influences.

[dangeroso]

One of the tightest, most in the pocket bands I've heard. Really incredible.

[RobertAcurso]

Arrangement felt *very* Snarky Puppy, esp. in the beginning. Mark must've felt at home! This is a great track!