“. . . nothing short of brilliant, often closer to miraculous.”
— Scott Yanow, veteran jazz journalist
WELCOME
This is to invite you to ZONE with jazz pianist Mark Kramer.
Discover here a brew of trio/duo/solo jazz and experimental music.
Always from “NOW” Sync heart, mind, body, and spirit. It's pure FLOW
LINK to A GAME CHANGER
Audio Visual Collection by THE BREAKOUT LEAGUE “BEYOND v. 1”
TRIPPY, Multi-Genre; well on its way!
Unlike anything else here or anywhere. You'll be happy you stayed tuned.
Released in late 2025 as focus group; likely re-distributed July 2026 with promotion
The MUSIC PAGE is flooded with several hundred of our audio-clear tracks that are available for audition and download. These also include FAIRLY NEW CD RELEASES that gives you FLOW no matter the tempo, beat, or vibe.
Piano and Bass notated Transcriptions of our audio - So, visit our MAIN STORE PAGE (and scroll.) Effortlessly kickstart your muse w/ a secret sauce.
Witness how concerts FLOW in real-time? So, click to go to VIDEO PAGE: an expansive archive of events.
Happy that this site is finally here for you.
CURRENT & PAST (see also: “TO PUSH THE ENVELOPE , OR NOT? Jan 3, 2018 "
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Mar 19, 2026
WITHIN THE VEIL by Mark Kramer and Marco Pignataro
In the immediate wake of a catastrophic studio lightning strike, recording did not seem possible. So, Mark and Marco sat together pondering the authentic purpose of music agreeing it needs to…
Mar 15, 2026
THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SOUND V.1
SPECIAL ENOUGH TO SHARE AS A RARE FIND. Released 3rd quarter of 2025 for focus groups; no promo yet.
10 unique MIND BENDING AudioVisual trips to get you and yours highly recharged. Featuring Mark,…
Apr 15, 2025
BEYOND volume 1
It's an audio and visual journey likely unlike anything you've experienced. Quietly released end of 2025 it's a unique immersive experience that boldly enters the expanding ecology of jazz and improvised music. What sounds completely live is…
Nov 4, 2021
In Concert:
Friday, November 19th, 7pm sharp
J.W. Marriot Essex House,
Kolstein Loft
160 Central Park S ,
New York, New York - 10019
Please contact (516) 546-9300
for more information
"Nothing short of brilliant, often closer to miraculous" —…
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Oct 10, 2021
Hope you can join me (virtually) as I give a presentation/demo at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute 6th Annual Symposium Friday / October 15, 2021 / noon EST
https://livestream.com/berklee/events/9872434
Personally, BERKLEE has always represented a premier institution for contemporary music…
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Sep 2, 2021
This has been an awful time for most of us. Some musicians who performed often have been hit hard, too. Live audiences make a huge difference in what we do. On the bright side, this huge lull has afforded me…
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Apr 11, 2020
Hardly more of the same, these nine selections are from an unrehearsed unscripted live concert/ gig in upstate New York. Mark Kramer (piano) with (Rich Mollin (bass.)
I remember the time when dear (RIP) Mulgrew Miller sincerely and collegially asked…
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Jan 19, 2020
It was a great treat to play again in concert with life-long friend and master drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt. We were graciously hosted by Paul F. at his concert salon space in Chester, Pa. (Andre-Cafe-Acoustique) Somberly, missing was our comrade…
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Jan 18, 2018
Rare footage recorded in 2011 of a long-standing version of the Mark Kramer Trio playing "Troubled Times:" a 2-5 cycle of changes. Gary Mazzaroppi on bass, and John Mosemann on drums. Contain some biographical material and commentary. Concert sponsored…
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Jan 3, 2018
Looking back over the past forty years, it's clear that the world of jazz has changed dramatically. When I was starting out, being a jazz musician meant walking a tightrope. I wanted…
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Dec 13, 2017
So, you are searching out your jazz "brothers?" You are in or have recently completed jazz college? Or maybe you are already published and recognized? You are familiar with the history of jazz piano, and have studied and practiced almost…
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