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…
Read more“. . . nothing short of brilliant, often closer to miraculous.”
— Scott Yanow, veteran jazz journalist
WELCOME
Please plan to enjoy the world of jazz pianist Mark Kramer.
Discover here novel brews of trio/duo/solo jazz. These performances issue from "then, now, and then - - each new now." At root: heart, mind, body, and spirit are in sync. A transformative experience awaits.
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POSTED: Transcription of COITUS UNRESERVATUS: Position #7
Voicing Chord Symbols, improvised lines, bass and piano parts/.
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NEW VIDEO of MKT POSTED - "TROUBLED TIMES"
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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TO PUSH THE ENVELOPE OR NOT?
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…
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MAINLY FOR MY BROTHER and SISTER MUSICIANS
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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