Mark Ruffin: Jazz Broadcaster, Author, and Music Journalist | Mark Ruffin A former musician and songwriter, Mark worked for over 20 years as Jazz Editor for Chicago Magazine and has written over five hundred articles on jazz, broadcasting and African-American culture. A former musician and songwriter, Mark worked for over 20 years as Jazz Editor for Chicago Magazine and has written over five hundred articles on jazz, broadcasting and African-American culture. Mark Ruffin is a renowned broadcaster, author, and Grammy-nominated producer. As a music producer, Mark Ruffin taps into the rich tapestry of jazz. "Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence." Mark Ruffin is a renowned broadcaster, author, and Grammy-nominated producer. As a music producer, Mark Ruffin taps into the rich tapestry of jazz. "Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence."