a.k.a. Yo! No-D 4 P is a seasoned Dutch guitarist and composer with a career spanning over five decades. A lifelong devotee of the instrument, he has built a reputation for blending deep-rooted experience with a restless drive for innovation. At 63, his focus has shifted toward a new peak of technical precision, aiming for a “razor-sharp” execution that defines his current sound.
His artistic output is centered on the rhythmic synergy between P-Funk and Samba, exploring the complex syncopations of the partido alto and the clave. This fusion is currently coming to life through his new trio, PFAS, and his work with the two P-Funk ensembles Flatlandelic Funkateers (only studio) and Interplanetary Insects, featuring a revamped brass section and a hard-hitting new drummer.
Working weekly in the studio with his producer, Phil Martin, he is currently in the midst of a prolific release cycle. Following a successful studio project completed in 2025, the first series of tracks was released on March 1st, 2026, with a second wave following on April 1st. Whether in the studio or his creative sanctuary in Galicia, Spain, he continues to push past the predictable, combining rigorous rhythmic discipline with unexpected, soulful harmonies. For Mark Eckhardt, the search for the perfect “pocket” remains a lifelong pursuit.