In reading up on Mark Rapp before our Newport Jazz interview, three things stood out for me.

1. He’s an incredibly talented musician who uses his skills on the trumpet to create a unique tone that blends classic and modern jazz.

2. He played at the birthday party for Playboy Playmate Natalia Sokolova

3. He plays the didgeridoo

He’s got skills that land him among the most talented rising Jazz musicians on the scene and knocks down gigs everywhere from legendary festivals to a-list Hollywood parties – this guy is sort of a big deal. Stay tuned for the OurStage interview from the grounds of Newport Jazz where we caught up with Mark and chatted about his music, the jazz scene and the silly things you need to do with your mouth to play a didgeridoo…