Mark Lowrey - Pianist/Bandleader
Mark Lowrey is a pianist/bandleader based in the Kansas City Metro area. Although his roots are in jazz music, Mark performs solo piano and in a wide variety of highly acclaimed ensembles, such as: Shay Estes and Trio ALL, the Mark Lowrey with Drums, the Barclay Martin Ensemble, Tango Lorca, the New Order Big Band, and the Lonnie Mcfadden Quartet. Mark also occasionally performs with the likes of Bobby Watson, Dave Stevens, Angela Hagenbach, and the McFadden Brothers.
In Nov/Dec 2007 he was the pianist for the Coterie Theatre's world premiere of the Harry Connick Jr. written musical "The Happy Elf."
Mark frequently arranges and is the musical director for various unique projects such as "An Interpretive Tribute to Radiohead," A sold out show at the Recordbar involving 16 fine musicians. Another unique piece is "Mark Lowrey vs. Hiphop, a show fusing free jazz and freestyle emcees.
Mark performed with Tango Lorca at the Argentine Consulate in New York city at the First Annual Tango Ensemble Competition. (2005) Tango Lorca recieved the second highest honor. In 2006, Mark was included in the Kansas City Star's "30 under 30." He was nominated in the Pitch Music Awards in the category "Best Jazz Musician," (2007 & 2009) and most recently awarded "Artist of the Month" on nightlifekc.com.