US and abroad. Jazz critic Jonathan Widran wrote in Smooth Jazz Vibes, "The veteran NYC pianist and Broadway conductor explores the first chapter of the Bible with a witty, Manhattan Transfer-ish vocal harmony driven mix combining elements of rock, soul, samba, gospel and blues. This engaging set celebrates Judeo-Christian traditions while drawing attention to our connection to the earth itself." Modern Drummer wrote: "A meditation on the book of Genesis in today's eco-battered world, Project features six vocalists negotiating daunting jazz harmonies with a kicking seven-piece band. Mark Berman shines as keyboardist, composer, and arranger, bridging jazz, R&B, and gospel, while ace drummers Clint de Ganon and Rocky Bryant deliver seamless, tight, aggressive drive and commanding pocket." Selected recordings The Boy From Oz The Life The Genesis Project Wonderful At Last Bullets over Broadway References External links Official Mark Berman Website Official Mark Berman MySpace page Mark Berman's page at CDBaby Musicians from New Haven, Connecticut American jazz pianists American male pianists American jazz composers American male jazz composers American funk keyboardists American jazz bandleaders Jazz fusion pianists Jazz-funk pianists Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Writers from New Haven, Connecticut 20th-century American composers Jazz musicians from Connecticut 21st-century American pianists 20th-century American male musicians 21st-century American male musicians 20th-century jazz composers