BEYOND (inital experiment example)
Mark Kramer Trio
(NOTE: some transcriptions will be available)
The initial experiment has been refined and has blossomed into more than 20 pieces, 12 of which have been mastered and compiled into BEYOND vol 1. As if it were even possible – “BEYOND vol.1” - introduces a likely unique form to “jazz.” Because this master is currently seeking a partnership with a
(NOTE: some transcriptions will be available)
The initial experiment has been refined and has blossomed into more than 20 pieces, 12 of which have been mastered and compiled into BEYOND vol 1. As if it were even possible – “BEYOND vol.1” - introduces a likely unique form to “jazz.” Because this master is currently seeking a partnership with a remaining highly competent art jazz label it cannot be made available here yet.
“BEYOND Vol.1” is a preliminary exploration and celebration of the meaning (advanced purpose) of being alive. It provides the hope that our mostly untapped spiritual potential can evolve per our birthrights; for a greater purpose. The body of work in Volume 1 suggests that the potential acceleration of human evolution is possible. At root, its premise – by which Kramer lives - is that ours is a spiritual journey: the only thing, when genuinely graced and expressed through any craft, that can qualify as ART.
Its follow-up i.e., BEYOND (volume 2), musically depicts a kind of tutorial that may provide dedicated listeners some sign posts as they proceed along their roads to more evolved Consciousness.
Each track tells a story (Track names are shorthand for the story, and the story told in each track is also described in words for potential liner notes, and for writers, upon request.)
Here are the tracks names for BEYOND vol.1
Artist: MARK KRAMER & BREAKOUT CD#: 1B459E5 Broadcast wav files 44.1 24bit Album: BEYOND vol.1 2022 mp3s1 Road to Awareness.mp3 8:22 2 Dreaming on a Rollercoaster.mp3 5:07
Its sound signature is unique, yet it follows a natural path; one that appears to be in the natural evolutionary order of the art form. It is JAZZ to all who have heard it.
Its main inspiration is based upon early African Music (an expression of community, teamwork, flexible leadership, polyrhythms and poly-meters as the earliest language, dance, inflection using non-European Scale Tones, and other organic sounds, etc. ). And just about everything else derived and not derived from that! So, also entering the brew (generally cloaked) is “Latin”, Rock, Hip Hop, Folk World Music (including Afro-Cuban, South American, Turkish, Punjabi, etc. ), theme and variation forms (as found in European Chamber/Orchestral music), semi-free Jazz combined with disciplined structure, the groundbreaking pre-composed classical works of e.g., Strauss, Debussy, Scriabin, Schillinger, Reger, Bartok, early Schoenberg), elements of big band and bebop.
The instrumentation is simply piano, bass, and drums – maybe that's what contributes to the seamlessness of the meld of so many influences.
Hopefully, this work will find its way onto well-curated global digital platforms and bear UPC and IRSC codes for consumption. Until then, we will simply provide an example of the sound.
Fingers and toes crossed!