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Mark Kramer

Born: November 3, 1945

Mark Kramer is a Philadelphia jazz musician born on November 3rd, 1945. Although not widely recognized, he is highly regarded among fellow musicians for his talent and skill on the piano. Critics have compared his style to that of other famous jazz pianists like Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Herbie Hancock, but his unique harmonic vocabulary and pianistic style (as reviewed) set him apart. As of 2023, Mark Kramer's projects tend to intertwine elements of structured and free jazz, combining sparseness and complexity to create emotionally-driven strories /"tunes".

Kramer began his musical training on the violin with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of six, but later shifted his focus to bass, saxophone, and piano in mid- teens. He then played piano regularly with other local jazz legends such as Randy and Mike Brecker, Charles Fambrough, Stanley Clarke, Eric Gravatt, and Sonny Fortune. Many musicians would gather at Kramer's apartment for jam sessions and recordings, creating an unwritten piece of jazz history.

The Art Of Music

Label: MYTHIC RECORDS | STRAWBERRY MANSION RECORDS available at https://mark-kramer.com/art-of-music
Released: 2018
Track listing: 1- A Beginning (7:31) 2 - Kharis In Orange (6:39) 3 - Next Future (5:26) 4- Sunday Afternoon (5:35) 5 - Intens (8:03) 6 - Evening By The Lake (Solo Bass) (1:50) 7 - Muse@345 (4:59) 8 - Dedication (4:57) 9 - Ascent (Solo Piano) (1:14) 10 - Mount Analog (6:21) 11 - Clues (Piano Solo) (1:41) 12 - Journey To The Center (Bass) (1:13)

Eleven Current 2011 Releases From Dreambox Media!

November 27, 2011

DMJ-1129 DENIS DiBLASIO / BRIAN BETZ Project: Flute / Guitar Denis DiBlasio's latest new release is another duo recording with guitarist Brian Betz, who this time around displays his rich acoustic guitar with DiBlasio exclusively on flute in an eight-tune program of all-original compositions. DMJ-1130 JORDAN BERGER's First Acoustic and electric bassist Jordan Berger's First comprises ...

Pianist Mark Kramer on Nov. 16th in Media (PA) at the Unitarian Universalist Church

November 9, 2011

Appearing at the Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts at Jazz in Media! will be pianist Mark Kramer at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA, on November 16th, 2011. With him will be bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer John Mosemann. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: 610-745-301. ...

Thoughts on Charles Fambrough's Funeral

January 12, 2011

The secret is out now. Like St. Peter's in New York City, the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion at 2110 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia is fast becoming this city's “jazz church" with a potent jazz ministry. Drummer Ed Dennis, who runs jazz vespers there, and pastors Reverends Kari Hart and Stephen Kaiser know how to ...

Charles Fambrough: A Friend Unlike Any Other, R.I.P.

by Mark Kramer
January 10, 2011

For my dear friend Charles, my second Brother: Bassist Charles Fambrough, born in Philadelphia on August 25th, 1950 and known as “Broski," died on January 1st, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. with his daughter and wife at his side. Reportedly, he ever-so-gently squeezed their hands as he held them, and smiled. Then he was gone. ...

Jazz Greetings

By Mark Kramer

Label: Dreambox Media
Released: 2009
Track listing: Greensleeves, Santa Claus is Coming to Town; Silent Night; I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas; We Three Kings; Deck the Halls; Walking in a Winter Wonderland; Christmas Time is Here; Hanukah Blessing- Hatikvah Medley; March of the Toys.

Mark Kramer: Jazz Greetings

by Victor L. Schermer
November 18, 2009

It's easy to be jaded by the endless production of Christmas and New Year holiday recordings by jazz artists attempting to cash in on the shopping impulses of this time of year. It's also unfortunate that much of what is produced is simply spruced-up, dispensable noise. Pianist Mark Kramer's “Jazz Greetings" is a rare ...