Jazz and Ragtime

Mark plays ragtime and jazz standards, barrelhouse, stride, and Latin style piano.  He also plays with his group, The Lounge Act.  Trio and quartet options are available. 

Mark began playing piano at age 6.  After completing his music degree at the University of North Texas, Mark moved to Denmark where he played jazz and ragtime music for five years.  Moving back to the USA, he continued touring with various blues, jazz and country bands and continued playing piano in and around the Dallas area.  Mark plays both piano and bass.

Mark has authored two books on piano education and a book of ragtime piano.