Red Hot Piano and Vocals in the Classic New Orleans, Ragtime, Blues and Jazz Style.
Based on the recent tragedy in Louisiana, Mark Birnbaum commemorates the birthplace of Jazz via his idol, Jelly Roll Morton.
Mark Birnbaum (b. 1952) is an American musician.
A classically-trained composer and pianist, and a television personality, Birnbaum earned a Doctorate in Music from Columbia University in 1982. In 1983, he composed and directed the successful off-Broadway show, "A Day Together", which was funded by the Helena Rubenstein Foundation and travelled throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Encouraged by Eubie Blake and Steve Allen, he moved to playing ragtime, blues, and jazz, successfully appearing in Birdland, The Angry Squire, and other nightclubs in the New York City metropolitan area. From 1990 to 1993 he appeared nightly (dressed in flashy clothing) as staff pianist on the Joe Franklin television show (WWOR-TV).
At Edith O'Hara's 13th Street Theatre, Birnbaum has had successful one-man shows -'Ragtime 94', 'Ragtime 96' and most recently 'Hot Piano! Ragtime, Blues & Jazz'.
Nicknamed "Mr Ragtime" by Captain Lou Albano, Birnbaum continues to record and perform Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, 1920s music and originals . In 2005, Birnbaum was awarded an honorary degree from the Neupauer Conservatory (the Order of the Shield) by Dr William Schimmel for his work with the accordion.
As a tribute to the birthplace of Jazz, in 2006 he released "Jelly Roll Morton's Missing New Orleans" (piano & vocals).
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.ragtimemarkbirnbaum.com
Track List:
1. Dr. Jazz
2. Windin Boy Blues
3. Darktown Strutter's Ball
4. Midnight Momma
5. Wolverine Blues
6. Mr. Jelly Lord
7. Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
8. Feets Too Big
9. Aint She Sweet
10. Maple Leaf Rag
11. Aint Misbehavin
12. Medley (1920's)
13. Tiger Rag
14. The Entertainer
15. Dark Star (Birnbaum)
Other Genres:
Based on the recent tragedy in Louisiana, Mark Birnbaum commemorates the birthplace of Jazz via his idol, Jelly Roll Morton.
Mark Birnbaum (b. 1952) is an American musician.
A classically-trained composer and pianist, and a television personality, Birnbaum earned a Doctorate in Music from Columbia University in 1982. In 1983, he composed and directed the successful off-Broadway show, "A Day Together", which was funded by the Helena Rubenstein Foundation and travelled throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Encouraged by Eubie Blake and Steve Allen, he moved to playing ragtime, blues, and jazz, successfully appearing in Birdland, The Angry Squire, and other nightclubs in the New York City metropolitan area. From 1990 to 1993 he appeared nightly (dressed in flashy clothing) as staff pianist on the Joe Franklin television show (WWOR-TV).
At Edith O'Hara's 13th Street Theatre, Birnbaum has had successful one-man shows -'Ragtime 94', 'Ragtime 96' and most recently 'Hot Piano! Ragtime, Blues & Jazz'.
Nicknamed "Mr Ragtime" by Captain Lou Albano, Birnbaum continues to record and perform Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, 1920s music and originals . In 2005, Birnbaum was awarded an honorary degree from the Neupauer Conservatory (the Order of the Shield) by Dr William Schimmel for his work with the accordion.
As a tribute to the birthplace of Jazz, in 2006 he released "Jelly Roll Morton's Missing New Orleans" (piano & vocals).
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.ragtimemarkbirnbaum.com
Track List:
1. Dr. Jazz
2. Windin Boy Blues
3. Darktown Strutter's Ball
4. Midnight Momma
5. Wolverine Blues
6. Mr. Jelly Lord
7. Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
8. Feets Too Big
9. Aint She Sweet
10. Maple Leaf Rag
11. Aint Misbehavin
12. Medley (1920's)
13. Tiger Rag
14. The Entertainer
15. Dark Star (Birnbaum)
Other Genres:
- JAZZ: Dixieland
- JAZZ: Ragtime
- TYPE: LIVE RECORDINGS