Mark Roman
Songwriter in New York / Berlin
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Berlin jazz tapes → Soundcloud
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Mark Roman's songwriting drives mid-century Americana home via distinctive, soulful melodies while original lyrics let the songs do all the talking. His vocal EP Seasonal Allegories (2026) follows an instrumental debut entitled Crown Heights Kings County (2011).
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Since his recent homecoming to New York, Mark has released his own music while continuing to perform, record and co-produce with others, including Floating Mansions, Kate Prascher, Mario Rincon, Bluestone Quarry, & Francesca Hoffman.
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Growing up in the Catskill Mountains, Mark learned on the job from old-guard New York musicians based in the Woodstock area such as Lee Shaw, Eddie Diehl & Bishop O’Brien. His later mentors included alumni of The Jazz Messengers, The Tito Puente Orchestra, The Mose Allison Trio & The Horace Silver Quintet.
He expanded his musical palate while living in Brooklyn, playing shows around New York City with Amayo's FU Arkist-Ra (feat. members of The Dap-Kings & Antibalas) and touring Appalachia with The Defibulators.
While based in Berlin for over a decade, Mark cut his teeth as a recording artist, rubbing shoulders with giants at Butterama Recording Center. He spent his free time touring Europe, among others with Lord Mouse & the Kalypso Katz (Piranha), Jz James, and Rodeo.FM. Other collaborators have included garage rock pioneer Rudi Protrudi (The Fuzztones) & electronic wizard Stoneage Kid (The Whitest Boy Alive).
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