Mark Coleman, piano
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Education:
Studied jazz composition and piano at Temple University in Philadelphia under Dr. John Valerio and Larry McKenna. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in piano performance.
In 1996 attained a Masters degree in Education from Lasalle University in Philadelphia.
Recordings:
In 1998 recorded “Is You Is” with producer Mike Kwas. This jazz CD features Mark Coleman on piano and vocals, Byron Landham on drums, Mike Boone on bass, John Swana on trumpet, Jeff Lee Johnson and John Sheridan on guitar.
2002 recorded “Mojo” - a solo CD with blues, ragtime and jazz standards.
2005 recorded “Mr. C and John B.” a guitar/piano CD featuring Mark Coleman and guitarist John Bagnato doing vocal renditions of New Orleans and traditional jazz standards.
Film Score:
Music from “Is You Is” and “Mojo” is featured in the soon to be released film “Fade to Zero”
Performance:
Philadelphia, PA until 2002:
Performed in Philadelphia and surrounding area at Ortlieb’s Jazz House, Philly Jazz, Dietrich’s jazz in Jenkintown PA, Il Sol and Dolce Carini in Newtown PA, Jennys in Peddlers Village PA, The Rocking Chair in Avalon NJ
With musicians: John Sherdian, John Swana, Byron Landham, Mike Boone, Greg Kettinger, Frank Gattis and others.
New Orleans 2002 until present:
Performed in New Orleans at Maison Bourbon, Crescent City Brewhouse, Landrys, Spotted Cat, Katies, Bourbon Orleans, Liuzzas, Lounge Lizards, Gordon Biesrch, Fine Arts Center, Witts Inn……….
Also at various festivals including: Mardis Gras, New Orleans Music Awards, The French Quarter Festival and Mo Fest.
With musicians: Jerry Pequento, Brent Rose, Masami Kuroki, Kevin O’Day, John Bagnato, Todd Duke, Brice Miller, Charlie Kohlmeyer, Tom Fitzpatrick, Dwayne Burns, Eric Robinson, Sugar Bear, Rebecca Barry, Karin Williams, Rob Block, Mike Jenner, Ian MacPhail, Josh Dixon and others