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No Need to Fret

No Need to Fret combines genres of classic and modern jazz through soulful originals, musical theater and vintage R&B. This collection of instrumentals, modern art songs and standards showcase Mark’s lyrical depth and evolved musicality. Nearly 60 minutes in length, the 14 tracks blend clever humor, social and spiritual awareness and inventive arrangements, all delivered through an exceptional array of world-class keyboard and vocal performances

Brooklyn Roots

This album is a collection of soulfully crafted original songs, timeless standards and interpretive instrumentals. The humorous and heartfelt material of Brooklyn Roots covers a broad range of styles, from straight-ahead jazz to funk and R&B, folk-rock, epic ballads, theatrical tunes and smooth jazz.

Divine Dance

Classic traditional styles blend with a modern sensibility, forging a meditative and prayerful mood sustained throughout. The mostly Hebrew texts follow the typical order of a service, beginning with introductory prayers, leading through to concluding worship pieces. English lyrics are woven into several selections, integrated through “call and response,” or counterpoint. The 13 tracks cover a diversity of genres including, Latin, classic and modern jazz, folk, new age, pop rock, reggae, R&B and world-beat.

Key Direction

Key Direction is Mark's acclaimed release of jazz and contemporary music. This album combines original songs, innovative arrangements of traditional melodies and newly composed musical settings for liturgy. The twelve tracks include the 18 minute Jazz Shabbat Suite, a medley of pieces derived from Mark's acclaimed Jazz Shabbat service.

Funky Punky Holidays

Funky Punky Holidays is a lively set of 14 original songs in Hebrew, English and "a little Yiddish" celebrating Jewish holidays throughout the year. This delightful family treasury, cleverly produced and arranged, is sure to please everyone from younger children to the most sophisticated listener.

Tikkun Olam

This album is an innovative collection of contemporary Jewish music. Nearly 60 minutes in length, Tikkun Olam covers a broad spectrum of musical styles ranging from jazz to reggae, rock to latin, blues to Broadway, and classical to soul. Mark Bloom takes traditional pieces and gives them a new spin, while his original songs are compelling and creative. With Tikkun Olam, Mark Bloom has reshaped the landscape of contemporary Jewish music, setting a new standard in this genre.

Listen / cd orders

Each CD costs $15, including 3-day shipping. For Minnesota residents, add 7% sales tax. Please send all CD orders directly to markhbloom@aol.com or fax to 763.509.9544. Please include your name, email, shipping address, album name(s) and quantity.

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