I hereby stipulate some of the best music I have ever heard (Miles at the Blackhawk, Bye Bye, Blackbird for…
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THE CARNEGIE DELI STORY
My friend M.Z. and I (both of us jazz pianists) often made pilgrimages from Toronto to the Mecca of…
2 for 1
Last week I wrote a real quick note that seemed to capture some attention. I was pleasantly surprised to see…
East Meets West
I am thrilled to be playing Aug 17th at the Prince Edward County Jazz Fest with Phil Dwyer (sx) Morgan Childs (dr), Jodi Proznick (b).…
FREE CONCERT-Bud Powell Tribute @ Barrie Jazz Festival-Eisenman Trio
Mark welcomes Neil Swainson (b) and Morgan Childs (dr) in celebrating one of jazz history’s best and most influential pianists, Bud Powell This concert will also…
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
This is like waterboarding for pianos. For years I have been lamenting the steady absence of the pianos in venues that…
Warren Vache at the Jazz Bistro
Mark these dates in your calendar. 3 Nights, Thur., Fri., Sat. FEB. 25-27, 2016. Warren Vache is a supremely accomplished, versatile and…
The REX Looms! This Week
I am excited to be playing 2 nights at the REX with my Quintet, that has been together for about 10…
Victory, From the Jaws of Defeat
Art Farmer at the Bermuda Onion, Victory, From the Jaws of Defeat. I have been fortunate in my career as…