Marko Djordjevic
Sveti

www.svetimarko.com

Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1972, Marko took up drums at the age of 11 under the guidance of master teacher Miroslav Karlovic. While studying at Stankovic Music high school, he performed with the Belgrade Youth Symphony as well as the rock band Illusion, receiving television and radio exposure through both. A child prodigy, Marko wowed audiences at late-night jam sessions with Belgrade's top jazz musicians.

Marko has performed and/or recorded with Wayne Krantz (Steely Dan), Rick Margitza (Miles Davis), Gregg Bissonette, George Garzone, Hal Crook, Matt Garrison (Herbie Hancock), and many others. Extensive touring experience includes the Tribulations, (sharing stage with Reggae Legends- Ziggy Marley, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Third World), Chris McDermott (including Woodstock '99), a tour of Asia with Monochrome, and European tours with SVETI and Jonah Smith. He has also performed at numerous NAMM shows, and PAS Conventions as a featured artist or a member of SIX DRUMSETS.

Active as a studio drummer, his latest works include Bree Sharp's Top 40 hit, "David Duchovny" (Interscope), Jonah Smith's second album, Beneath the Underdog, songwriter Clara Lofaro's debut, Night Light, Joe Zawinul guitarist Amit Heri's new album, and Don Dilego's Lonestar Hitchhiker (Universal).

Currently, Marko is focusing much of his energy on his own group SVETI, for which he writes original music inspired by the Yugoslav folk tradition. SVETI performs regularly in NYC and have recently released a live recording entitled SVETI live KOLACH.