Coitus Un-Reservatus (Volume 1) presents Mark's new FLOW MUSIC, a reimagining of his craft .  In short, it is a  Kamasutra of Improvised music based upon new conventions owing to jazz  Each selection is titled as a POSITION (e.g…

I could not be the first to observe that accomplished jazz piano soloists, jazz piano-bass duos, and even piano-bass-drum trios playing in restaurants or bars are generally relegated to the background for dinner or bar conversation.  This has been the…

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…

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 by…

As most restless older artists have experienced,  navigation of the field of jazz had been a daunting challenge 40 years ago: reimagining/ extending its artistic scope had been materially pitted against maintaining aspects of its status quo.   Today that challenge still exists but…

 Real Jazz Fans have long suspected, but only now can learn the truth about the state our beloved artform.  Few have realized just how prominently DR. DJ xZONE has figured into the mix.   Thank goodness there are still…

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…

The site is scheduled to launch at the end of November 2017. It will be a miracle if it does.