Join us at 10pm on December 8th for some compelling original jazz at the Lilypad in Cambridge, MA with guitarist Kai Lance.

Personnel:

Aviana Gedler – voice

Zack Bacack – alto sax

Shota Renwick – tenor sax

Mark Tipton – trumpet

Kai Lance – guitar

Louis Stringer – bass

Carlo Kind – drums

On November 6th (the night after the election) Mark joins the Ken Schaphorst Big Band for a 9pm set of Ken’s original compositions at the Regattabar Jazz Club in Cambridge, MA. @regattabarjazzclub

The Mark Tipton Quartet will perform an exclusive evening of jazz in the historic Merrymeeting Hall in Bowdoinham, Maine on October 19th at 7pm. The focus for this set will be music written by and inspired by the late great jazz trumpeter/composer John McNeil, with whom Mark studied at NEC.

Mark Tipton – trumpet

Kai Lance – guitar

Daniel Mayer – bass

Paul July Joseph – drums

Mark and his ensemble are excited to join this thriving new series, dubbed “Merrymeeting Music House Concerts,” which continues the long-standing house concert series started by David & Regine Whittlesey in Bowdoinham. We’re thrilled to see some old friends and connect with some new folks! Pot Luck at 5:30pm & Concert at 7pm.

This concert at Harvard Square’s Arrow Street Arts features compositions for large jazz ensemble by some of Boston’s most well-established composers, as well as rising stars. The ensemble includes jazz faculty from NEC, Berklee, Longy, Walnut Hill, etc. Fans of progressive jazz will delight in the diverse program!

Join us at 10pm on August 2nd for some original & standard jazz at Post Underground in Brookline, MA with a solid ensemble fronted by guitarist Kai Lance. No cover charge!

Aviana Gedler – voice

Zack Bacack – alto sax

Shota Renwick – tenor sax

Mark Tipton – trumpet

Kai Lance – guitar

Louis Stringer – bass

Dom Vance – drums

Following two days in the studio recording their new full-length album of Mark’s original tunes, the Mark Tipton Septet will present a mindful and adventurous set at Portland Maine’s Apohadion Theater (107 Hanover Street, Portland, ME).

Mark’s long relationship with this venue includes his work with jazz and avant-garde ensembles, performing his silent film scores, and presenting experimental multidisciplinary installations. Owner Pat Corrigan remains a champion of “art for art’s sake,” creating an inclusive space for performing, visual, and film artists of all varieties to explore new expressive horizons in a warm, unpretentious setting.

Opening set by Hunter Lefebvre at 8pm & Mark Tipton Septet at 9pm.

Musicians:

Mark Tipton – trumpet & flugelhorn

Gabriel Nieves – saxophones

Joey Dies – trombone

Keegan Marshall-House – keyboards

Kai Lance – guitar

Daniel Mayer – bass

Caleb Montague – drums

Mark will perform as jazz trumpet soloist for J.J. Johnson’s Poem for Brass with the NEC Wind Ensemble on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm in Jordan Hall. NEC’s founding jazz director, Carl Atkins – founding director of NEC’s Afro-American Studies and Jazz Department (pictured above) – will conduct this piece. . More info here.

Mark will perform his third and final DMA jazz recital at NEC on April 13th, at 8pm in Pierce Hall. Repertoire will include classic tunes by Victor Lewis and others, original compositions by Mark Tipton, and a lesser-known ballad by Henry Mancini.

Personnel:

Aviana Gedler – voice

Pitiki Aliakai – voice

Gabriel Nieves – tenor saxophone

Mark Tipton – trumpet & flugelhorn

Joey Dies – trombone

George Maclaurin – piano

Kai Lance – guitar

Daniel Mayer – bass

Carlo Kind – drums

Mark will play at bassist Kris Monson’s 3rd DMA Recital at NEC on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 8pm in Pierce Hall. More info here.

PERSONNEL:

Kris Monson – bass 

Mark Tipton – trumpet 

Lenka Molcanyiova – alto saxophone

Keegan Marshall-House – piano

Ryan Abdul-Rahim Sands – drums

Aviana Gedler – voice

Mark joins NEC colleagues and recent grads for a 9pm set at Blue on Saturday, March 16th, featuring the hard-bop inspired compositions of Nicholas Ryder. The lineup includes: Nicholas Ryder on saxophone, Mark Tipton on trumpet, Joey Dies on trombone, Keegan Marshall-House on piano, Leo Weisskoff on bass, Caleb Montague on drums.

Mark joins NEC colleagues and recent grads for a set of original jazz compositions by saxophonist Nick Ryder at the Post Underground in Brookline, MA. January 26th at 8:30pm (no cover).

As part of an exclusive event for the Maine Film Center, Mark and Les Sorciers Perdus will premier Mark’s new score for the 1928 silent film The Trail of ’98. This is a lesser-known adventure-romance film set during the Klondike Gold Rush, directed by Clarence Brown, and starring Dolores Del Rio and Ralph Forbes. Come and hear Les Sorciers Perdus present the score live with a screening of this historic film!

Mark Tipton – trumpet

Ryan Blotnick – guitar

Tyler Heydolph – bass

Beau Lisy – drums

“My original score for Clarence Brown’s 1928 silent film, The Trail of ’98, offers a blend of vintage and contemporary jazz, classical, and folk music sonorities, as well as sound signifiers, in order to convey the struggle encountered by the Klondike Gold Rush prospectors. The film’s narrative also includes romance, adventure, aspiration, defeat, and betrayal, so there is no shortage of variety in the requisite musical themes that I have composed. Set against the austerity of the Klondike wilderness, the power imbalance between Jack Locastro (Harry Carey) and Berna (Dolores del Rio), as contrasted with the relatively naïve romance between Berna and Larry (Ralph Forbes), creates a potent metaphor for the need for warm-hearted human kindness in the face of an often cold, inegalitarian, and brutal world.”

Drummer Zhenbang Wu (a student of Billy Hart and Nasheet Waits) presents his NEC Master’s Recital, featuring the following personnel:

Mark Tipton – trumpet

George Maclaurin – piano

Nadav Brenner – guitar

Daniel Mayer – bass

Zhenbang Wu – drums

I am honored to be a part of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol’s faculty recital on Thursday, November 16th at 7:30pm in Jordan Hall at NEC. There is a panoply of gifted musicians participating, and Dr. Sanlikol will be presenting a wide range of his works in jazz, jazz-Turkish fusion, and classical Makam and new music genres. Don’t miss this if you’re in Boston!

From Mehmet: “Dear all, please join me and my wonderful colleagues at a very special concert on November 16 where we will celebrate the 20th year of DÜNYA at the amazing New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall!
The repertoire will reflect the kind of diverse programming we’ve done over the years which combined traditional music with all kinds of new approaches. As a result, the concert will feature classical Ottoman/Turkish music selections (for the first time from my recently published book) as well as my compositions written in a variety of styles including jazz and concert music. THIS IS A FREE FACULTY CONCERT!”

Mark and his colleagues  join legendary jazz bassist and composer Dave Holland for a performance of Holland’s original music in Eben Jordan Hall at NEC.

Mark Tipton, trumpet
Zack Bacak, alto sax, flute & clarinet
Logan From, tenor sax
Jake Walters, piano
Peikun Liu, guitar
Caleb Montague, drums

Elizabeth Embser, voice

One night only at the Sharp Nine Gallery in Durham, North Carolina! Mark and his New England Conservatory friends Kai Lance – guitar & George Maclaurin – piano will be joined by Aaron Gross – bass & Donovan Cheatham – drums (two top jazz artists on the Durham, NC scene) for an evening of originals and standards. Join us for some solid music in a beautiful venue!

Back by popular demand! Mark and his Boston jazz quartet will be performing at the 2023 Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival in picturesque Grand Lake Stream, Maine. Expect a fun mix of folk music, jazz, and a surprise or two. Arrive early because the music tent fills up quickly!

Mark Tipton – trumpet

George Maclaurin – piano

Ben Friedland – upright bass

Zhenbang Wu – drums

Join Mark and his Boston quartet for an evening of original and classic jazz tunes in the intimate Bagaduce Music Hall in Blue Hill, Maine.

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: 4pm start instead of 7pm.

This concert series is curated by Bagaduce Director, Bennett Konesni. Link to more information.

Mark Tipton – trumpet

George Maclaurin – piano

Ben Friedland – bass

Zhenbang Wu – drums

*Please note that the 2pm Improvisation Workshop has been canceled.

Join Mark and his quartet from Boston for an early set at Blue in Portland, Maine. Featuring original and classic jazz tunes in an intimate setting. 650A Congress St., Portland, ME 04101.

Mark Tipton – Trumpet

George Maclaurin – Piano

Ben Friedland – Bass

Zhenbang Wu – drums

Mark joins recent NEC grad Nick Ryder and his Quintet for a set of original jazz at the Post Underground in Brookline, MA. A vanguard for jazz enthusiasts, this unpretentious venue regularly features some of Boston’s finest musicians. Located at 386 Washington St., Brookline, MA 02445.

Nick Ryder – Saxophone

 Mark Tipton – Trumpet

Keegan Marshall-House – Piano

Leo Weisskoff – Bass

Caleb Montague – Drums

Mark returns to the Apohadion Theatre in Portland, Maine with his Boston quartet for a night of original tunes & improvised music that’s both grounded and exploratory. 107 Hanover St., Portland, ME – hope to see you there!

Mark Tipton – trumpet

George Maclaurin – piano

Solomon Caldwell – bass

Zhenbang Wu – drums

This recital is a celebration of the life, compositions, and trumpet wizardry of Woody Shaw. Featuring my own transcriptions and arrangements of tunes that span his entire career, moods that range from meditative to ebullient, and an all-star lineup, this performance is not-to-be-missed!

FYI, it will also be live-streamed: https://necmusic.edu/live

Mark Tipton – Trumpet

Ryan Devlin – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones

Michael Gerace – Trombone

George Maclaurin – Piano

Leo Weisskoff – Bass

Caleb Montague – Drums

Join jazz trumpeter/composer Mark Tipton for his first DMA recital at New England Conservatory of Music on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 in Pierce Hall at 8pm EST. Program includes works by: Carla Bley, Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Andrew Hill, and Mark Tipton, and the musicians include: Annalise Stalls – Soprano/Tenor Saxophones & Flute, Mark Tipton – Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Michael Gerace – Trombone, Keegan Marshall-House – Piano, Ben Friedland – Bass, and Zhenbang Wu – Drums.

To access the live-stream, just click on this recital link on Nov. 12th, choose Pierce Hall in the list, and enter the password NECAY23 in the top streaming box, and you’ll be all set!

Join Mark and his long-time musical friends Carl Dimow and Andrea Goodman on Wednesday, August 17th at 6pm for an intimate improvised performance in the beautiful acoustics of St. Paul’s Chapel in Waldoboro, ME (1055 Dutch Neck Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572).

The trio has performed as Resonance Residence since 2002, and recently performed in Portland as part of Dimensions in Jazz. Resonance Residence creates spontaneous improvised music, drawing on a broad variety of influences, including world folk music traditions, jazz, classical, and experimental sensibilities. Think sound sculpture and musical conversation. The pieces range from mindful tone poems to capricious flights of motives & colors, with an emphasis on beauty and resonance.  Musicians include: Carl Dimow – bass flute, concert flute & guitar; Andrea Goodman – voice; and Mark Tipton – trumpet & flugelhorn.

On Tuesday, July 26th Mark performs with the Nicholas Ryder Quintet at The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA. Featuring Nicholas Ryder on tenor sax, Mark Tipton on trumpet, Keegan Marshall-House on piano, Leo Weisskoff on bass, and Caleb Montague on drums.

On Sunday, July 17th jazz trumpeter Mark Tipton joins jazz guitarist Ryan Blotnick for a live duo performance at Batson River at The Claremont in Southwest Harbor, Maine from 1-4pm. Featuring well-known and lesser-known jazz standards in a beautiful location with small plates & cocktails available.

On Friday, June 18th at 7pm trumpeter Mark Tipton will perform a program of improvised and composed music with Carl Dimow on flutes/guitar and Beau Lisy on percussion at Surry Arts & Events at the Barn in Surry, Maine. Mark & Beau are 2/5 of Les Sorciers Perdus, and multi-instrumentalist/composer Carl Dimow has been a major force on the Southern Maine music scene for decades! Mark and Carl have played together in many settings over the past 20 years, but this is the first time that Beau will be joining them as a trio. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your tickets early! Surry Arts & Events at the Barn is located at 8 Cross Rd, Surry, ME 04684.

More info.

*Postponed to TBA date in 2021*

On [new date TBA] the Mark Tipton Trio performs an exclusive set of original jazz at the Camden Opera House. Featuring Les Sorciers Perdus members Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, and Beau Lisy – drums. Safely distanced 45-seats / one-set-only concert in the auditorium. Doors open 7pm, safety protocols (face coverings required) in place. All seats are assigned. $10; ticket sales end 3:30 p.m. show day. Will be live-streamed. More info here.

***POSTPONED to Sunday, October 18th due to rain!***

Following a lengthy break from our usually busy concert schedule (due to COVID-19), Les Sorciers Perdus will perform a midday set as a quartet in the Beer Garden at Fogtown Brewing Co. as part of Fogtoberbest 2020 in Ellsworth, ME on Sunday, October 18th from 12:30-2:30pm.  Featuring Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Beau Lisy – drums. Music will include jazz standards and a few originals. More info & details about a possible rain-date here.

***EVENT CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19***

Join Les Sorciers Perdus at the Waterville Opera House for the world premiere of a TBD silent film score at the Maine International Film Festival – MIFF 23 (date & time of this performance is TBA / MIFF 23 runs from July 10-19, 2020).  Previous scores by Mark Tipton that LSP has premiered at MIFF include “Sunrise,” “7th Heaven,” and “The Passion of Joan of Arc.”

The TBD new score will be performed live with a screening of a classic silent film.  Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Danny Fisher-Lochhead – Saxes, Ryan Blotnick – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, and Beau Lisy – Percussion.

Thank you to everyone who attended our shows in 2019!

We are so grateful for your support of our music – there is much more to come!

– Mark, Ryan, Danny, Tyler & Beau

***ALL 2020 DATES CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19***

***POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19***

LSP kicks off its 2020 season at Fogtown Brewing Co. in Ellsworth on April 18th at 7pm.  Besides its usual fare of original contemporary jazz, this show will also dive deep into the funk and fusion seas…and where it’ll end up…well, you’ll just have to be there to feel it!

The quintet lineup includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Danny Fisher-Lochhead – saxes, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Beau Lisy – percussion.

***Stay Tuned for Possible Postponement due to COVID-19***

The Downeast Friends of Jazz present Les Sorciers Perdus at Blue Hill’s Bagaduce Performance Hall.  Featuring an innovative program of original tunes by members of the ensemble, this will be a unique night of live jazz!

Suggested donation of $12/adult & $10/student.

Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Danny Fisher-Lochhead – Saxes, Ryan Blotnick – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, and Beau Lisy – Drums

The French called him “Bricolo,” and silent film scholars have placed him in league with Charlie Chaplin & Buster Keaton in terms of ingenuity, style, and overall hilarity!  The great, near-forgotten Charley Bowers infused his comedic shorts with elements of surrealism, side-splitting gags, and loads of heart!

Join Les Sorciers Perdus at 7pm on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at Fogtown Brewing Co. in Ellsworth for a wild romp through two of Charley Bowers’ short silent masterpieces (TBD) with NEW scores by Mark Tipton, plus a jazz set featuring new works by members of the ensemble…and a classic tune or two!

Les Sorciers Perdus – QUINTET:

MARK TIPTON – TRUMPET

DANNY FISHER-LOCHHEAD – ALTO SAX

RYAN BLOTNICK – GUITAR

TYLER HEYDOLPH – BASS

BEAU LISY – DRUMS/PERCUSSION

Mark plays lead trumpet with the Al Corey Big Band at Granite Hill Estates in Augusta.  Featuring many hits from the Big Band Era, the band is led by bandleader/trumpeter Brian Nadeau.

Mark & Les Sorciers Perdus perform jazz, blues, and a few surprises at the 25th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival.  You’ll want to arrive early to find parking and a seat in the Music Tent!

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s original scores for uproarious comedic shorts by Buster Keaton and the amazing (though nearly forgotten) Charley Bowers at the Eastport Arts Center.  This family-friendly show features 4 unique and side-splitting films: Keaton’s “Cops” & “The Boat,” and Charley Bowers’ “There It Is!”  & “Now You Tell One” – !

La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc, (The Passion of Joan of Arc) is Carl Theodore Dreyer’s undisputed masterpiece (1928).  Based on the actual record of Joan of Arc’s trial, this silent film is as mesmerizing as it is eerily modern.  Considered one of the greatest films in history, “The Passion of Joan of Arc” stars the inimitable Renée Jeanne Falconetti as the title character, with supporting roles played by Eugène Silvain, André Berley, and Maurice Schutz. Shot on a colossal concrete set based on medieval architecture, “Joan of Arc” employs a unique approach to cinematography and close-ups, (for instance, actors were not permitted to wear make-up!).

Mark Tipton’s new score explores the pathos of this remarkable film, with a special emphasis placed on embracing and enhancing the impact of Falconetti’s amazing performance – without detracting from it one iota.  Performed live with a screening of the film, as part of the 2019 Maine International Film Festival (MIFF).  Les Sorciers Perdus is: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Danny Fisher-Lochhead – alto sax, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, Beau Lisy – percussion.

The New York Times film critic Mordaunt Hall wrote an enthusiastic review at the time of the US premiere – here’s an excerpt:

“… as a film work of art this takes precedence over anything that has so far been produced. It makes worthy pictures of the past look like tinsel shams. It fills one with such intense admiration that other pictures appear but trivial in comparison… it is the gifted performance of…Falconetti as the Maid of Orleans that rises above everything in this artistic achievement.”

(The film’s duration is ca. 81min.)

Mark plays in honor of Chris Sprague’s memory at Paul Lichter’s “Dimensions in Jazz” series in Portland.  Chris was a founding member of Les Sorciers Perdus, and the group’s debut album, “Alchemist’s Dream” was dedicated to him.  Musicians include: Mike Beling – Piano, Kyle Hardy – Saxes, Mark Tipton – Trumpet, John Hunter – Bass, and Gary Gemmiti – Drums.

Mark plays lead trumpet with the Al Corey Big Band, led by bandleader and fellow trumpeter Brian Nadeau at the Waterville Elk’s Club.  Featuring many notable Maine jazz musicians!  Calling all swing dancers!

Mark plays with Shane Ellis’s Big Band “Swingin’ Overtime” at the Seal Cove Auto Museum’s annual Speakeasy Gala.  (Like March 1st, this evening’s band will include most – if not all – of the members of “Les Sorciers Perdus” – just by happenstance!)

Dress to the “nines” like a 1920’s speakeasy, enjoy dancing to a live Big Band, wander among impeccably refurbished antique autos, and more!  This annual event is not to be missed!

Les Sorciers Perdus mix it up with two NEW short silent film scores, Jazz, and a choice selection of Soul, R&B, and World Folk songs  at Fogtown Brewing Co. in downtown Ellsworth.  Joined by *special guest* Danny Fisher-Lochhead on alto sax, this will be a uniquely fun night of music & film!

FOGTOWN INFO: 25 Pine St., Ellsworth, ME – at the corner of Elm and Hancock – additional parking at Atlantic Art Glass – (207)370-0845 BEER@FOGTOWNBREWING.COM

Mark plays with Shane Ellis’s Big Band “Swingin’ Overtime” at the 2019 Hayseeder’s Ball at Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor.  Incidentally, this evening’s band will include most – if not all – of “Les Sorciers Perdus” – just by happenstance!

SOLD OUT!

Les Sorciers Perdus return to David & Regine Whittlesey’s acclaimed house-concert series in Bowdoinham for the premiere of several brand-new silent film scores by Mark (see below).  This is a pot-luck followed by a screening of the films with live music in a cozy, friendly atmosphere!

Buster Keaton: “Cops” (1922) – “Cops” centers around a clever, not-so-professional furniture moving scenario, and is chock full of goofy gags, culminating in a riveting chase sequence!  This zany Keaton comedy short – also starring Virginia Fox and Joe Roberts – is universally considered to be one of his very best!  [18min.]

David & Regine Whittlesey’s: 182 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, ME

TIME:
Potluck @ 6:30pm & Music / Films @ 7:30pm

ADMISSION:
Suggested donation of $10/person

Mark Tipton leads Les Sorciers Perdus in a live performance of his original 2017 score for an exclusive screening of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent film, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror at the 1932 Criterion Theatre. The progenitor of all vampire films, Murnau’s German Expressionist masterpiece is loosely based on Bram Stoker’s gothic novel “Dracula” (1897), and takes viewers on a wild, insidious ride from sleepy Wisborg to Count Orlok’s terrifying castle in Transylvania! Mark’s tightly-woven, meticulously-syncronized new score blends jazz, classical, folk, and avant-garde styles to portray through music the broad emotional and psychological scope of this cult classic. Nosferatu has inspired generations of filmmakers, including Alfred Hitchcock and Werner Herzog – who remade it in 1979 with the inimitable Klaus Kinski. With a 4-star review by Roger Ebert and a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Nosferatu won’t disappoint!

“F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent film ”Nosferatu” was the first great vampire movie, and it remains, after generations of copies, remakes and rip-offs, among the scariest. In composing his ”symphony of horrors,” Murnau tapped into the murky depths of European folklore and the reservoir of superstition beneath the cool, rational surface of modern life. The film’s images — a desolate castle, a rat-infested ghost ship and above all the hollow visage of Max Schreck in the title role — emerge from a commonplace book of nightmares.” (A. O. Scott – New York Times)

Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet & Keyboard, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Percussion.

*ONE SCREENING ONLY, so please reserve your tickets early!

ALSO, the 1932 Criterion Theatre has teamed up with Bar Harbor Ghost Tours for an exclusive 10pm-2am ghost hunting event (ages 18 and up) the same night!  Details are soon to be announced!    http://www.criteriontheatre.org/

Mark and Les Sorciers Perdus (aka “Mark Tipton Quartet”) perform jazz, folk & more as part of the 2018 Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, continuing a tradition of Mark’s that reaches back over 20 years!

4PM SET in the Music Tent

A wholesome, family-oriented festival focussing on traditional and indigenous arts, as well as a wide variety of music and food offerings, the GLS Festival is well worth the drive to the village of Grand Lake Stream – deep in the heart of Washington County.  Don’t believe ’em when they tell you, “you cahn’t get they-ah from he-yah!”

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s new score for Frank Borzage’s romantic drama 7TH HEAVEN (1927), starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell as part of the 2018 Maine International Film Festival  (MIFF) in Waterville, Maine.  The film will be screened at the Waterville Opera House with live musical accompaniment by Les Sorciers Perdus: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Beau Lisy – drums.

FILM FACTS: Janet Gaynor won the first Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film (she also won for her performances in 1927’s Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and 1928’s Street Angel). Frank Borzage won the first Academy Award for Best Director and screenwriter Benjamin Glazer won the first Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay).

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s new score for “Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood” (1922) at The Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine.  Directed by Allan Dwan, “Robin Hood” stars Douglas Fairbanks as Robin Hood, Enid Bennett as Lady Marian Fitzwalter, Wallace Beery as King Richard The Lion-Hearted, and Sam De Grasse as Prince John.  Set in 12th Century Nottingham, complete with a towering castle designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son, Lloyd Wright, the enormous sets were said to have overwhelmed Fairbanks at first sight – to the point where he nearly canceled production!  The sets, as well as the meticulous costumes and over 1,200 extras contributed greatly to the film’s nearly $1,000,000 budget – a fortune in its time!  Considered a “lost film” until the 1960’s, this gorgeous restoration by the George Eastman House and the Museum of Modern Art in 2009 will appeal to silent film neophytes and film cognoscenti alike!

*There is one screening only, so reserve your tickets early!*

Mark’s new score employs contemporary jazz, folk and classical styles to portray in music the epic visual scope of this over 2-hour film. Considered director Allan Dwan’s masterpiece, “Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood” has never looked better on the big screen, and with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film will not disappoint!

Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet & Keyboard, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Drums & Percussion.

Co-founded by trumpeter/composer Mark Tipton and poet Gil Helmick, the gravity sessions is a monthly series that brings together musicians, poets, dancers, visual / video artists, and sound sculpture / experimental / performance artists once a month in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. Since its inception in November 2017, the gravity sessions has presented a host of diverse regional and national artists, and has drawn enthusiastic, capacity audiences.

Featured artists for July 13th include: Les Sorciers Perdus (Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass & Beau Lisy – drums), poet Gil Helmick, visual artist Rush Brown, video artist Matt Ferrel, and SPECIAL GUESTS TBA.

The performance will include four sets: 8PM – Les Sorciers Perdus (LSP) with poet Gil Helmick; 8:30PM – GUEST MUSICIANS; (break); 9:15PM – GUEST POET; 9:45PM collaborative pieces, including video art by Matt Ferrel. Throughout the evening visual artist Rush Brown will be capturing the performances live on his easel.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s new score for “Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood” (1922) at The Grand in Ellsworth, Maine.  Directed by Allan Dwan, “Robin Hood” stars Douglas Fairbanks as Robin Hood, Enid Bennett as Lady Marian Fitzwalter, Wallace Beery as King Richard The Lion-Hearted, and Sam De Grasse as Prince John.  Set in 12th Century Nottingham, complete with a towering castle designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son, Lloyd Wright, the enormous sets were said to have overwhelmed Fairbanks at first sight – to the point where he nearly canceled production!  The sets, as well as the meticulous costumes and over 1,200 extras contributed greatly to the film’s nearly $1,000,000 budget – a fortune in its time!  Considered a “lost film” until the 1960’s, this gorgeous restoration by the George Eastman House and the Museum of Modern Art in 2009 will appeal to silent film neophytes and film cognoscenti alike!

*There is one screening only, so reserve your tickets early!*

Mark’s new score employs contemporary jazz, folk and classical styles to portray in music the epic visual scope of this over 2-hour film. Considered director Allan Dwan’s masterpiece,”Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood”  has never looked better on the big screen, and with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film will not disappoint!

Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet & Keyboard, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Drums & Percussion.

Les Sorciers Perdus and guests perform for the 2018 Back Cove Contemporary Music Festival at SPACE Gallery in Portland, Maine on Sunday, May 20th at 2PM.  Along with an impressive roster of Maine composers, LSP will present a new music/poetry/visual art collaborative piece by Mark titled spacE x p a n s i o n.

spacE x p a n s i o n is a collaborative site-specific installation that uses as much of the physical “space” as possible.  The overall theme is expansion, in terms of cosmos, world-view, empathy, generosity, etc.; a statement against xenophobia, isolationism, and existential myopia.  During the course of spacE x p a n s i o n the audience will hear the sounds of a poet speaking and instrumental sounds emerging from different points in the room, and will see a visual artist creating a new piece that captures and expands upon these sonic offerings.

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Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the seventh installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring an evening of music, poetry, visual art, and video art at the Apohadion Theatre – 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine. Co-founded by trumpeter/composer Mark Tipton and poet Gil Helmick, the gravity sessions is a monthly series that brings together musicians, poets, dancers, visual / video artists, and sound sculpture / experimental / performance artists once a month in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. Since its inception in November 2017, the gravity sessions has presented a host of diverse regional and national artists, and has drawn enthusiastic, capacity audiences.

Featured artists for May 12th include: BIG WORLD (John McCain – guitar, John Clark – electric bass & Andrew Roseman – drums), Les Sorciers Perdus (Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass & Beau Lisy – drums), poets Gordon Lang and Gil Helmick, visual artist Rush Brown, and video artist Matt Ferrel.

The performance will include four sets: 8PM – Les Sorciers Perdus (LSP) with poet Gil Helmick; 8:30PM – poet Gordon Lang with LSP; (break); 9:15PM – BIG WORLD; 9:45PM collaborative pieces, including video art by Matt Ferrel. Throughout the evening visual artist Rush Brown will be capturing the performances live on his easel.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s recent score for F. W. Murnau’s evocative and memorable silent drama, “Sunrise,” at The Grand in Ellsworth.  One screening only, so please reserve your tickets early! This score was premiered at the 2017 Maine International Film Festival in the Waterville Opera House to an appreciative audience.

Mark’s original score blends contemporary and vintage jazz elements, world folk sounds, and avant-garde techniques to portray through music the pathos of this timeless tale of love, spite, and ultimate redemption.

Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet & Keyboard, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Drums & Percussion.

Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the sixth installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring an evening of music, visual art, dance, video art, and poetry at the Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  A recently-launched monthly series, “the gravity sessions” focuses on interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, and brings together local and national artists.

Featured artists for April 20th include: Les Sorciers Perdus, Ear Bus (Tracy McMullen – saxes, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Andrew Roseman – drums), drummer Gary Gemmiti, poets Gil Helmick & Maya Williams, visual artist Rush Brown, and video artist Matt Ferral.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the fifth installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring an evening of music, visual art, dance, and poetry at the Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  A recently-launched monthly series, “the gravity sessions” focuses on interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, and brings together local and national artists.

Featured artists for March 24th include: Carl Dimow & Jim Lyden Duo, Les Sorciers Perdus (trumpeter Mark Tipton, guitarist Ryan Blotnick, bassist Tyler Heydolph, and drummer Beau Lisy), poet Betsy Sholl, visual artist Rush Brown, and video artist Matt Ferrel.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Mark leads Les Sorciers Perdus in a live performance of his original score for Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last!” at The Strand in Rockland. Join us for a screening of one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedies starring one of its most daring comedians, with a fresh new sound! Mark’s score blends jazz, vaudeville effects, and contemporary sounds as it rides along with all 73 minutes of this classic family-friendly romantic comedy from 1923!  Great for kids of all ages!

Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Drums & Percussion.

Mark performs with saxophonist/composer Tracy McMullen at Bowdoin College for a performance featuring Tracy’s original works.  Musicians also include: Tom Porter – piano, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Peter McLaughlin – drums.

Venue TBA.

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s new score for Victor Sjöström’s 1921 silent masterpiece, “The Phantom Carriage” at The Grand in Ellsworth.  One screening only, so reserve your tickets early!  Dark and moody, this film is based on Körkarlen, a novel by Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf, and develops a theme found in a Swedish folk legend.  The legend states that the last person to die before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve is cursed to drive Death’s chariot throughout the new year collecting the souls of the departed.  A major influence on Ingmar Bergman, this groundbreaking silent horror/drama film features director Victor Sjöström as the ne’re-do-well David Holm, Hilda Borgström as Anna Holm – his wife, and Astrid Holm as Sister Edit.

Mark’s new score blends contemporary jazz with soundscape and modern classical techniques, spinning a hypnotic web of sound that connects seamlessly with the film. Featuring Mark Tipton on Trumpet & Keyboard, Ryan Blotnick on Guitar, Tyler Heydolph on Bass, and Beau Lisy on Drums & Percussion.

On Sunday, February 18th from 3-5:30pm, Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the fourth installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring a matinee performance of music, soundscape, and poetry at the Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  A recently-launched monthly series, “the gravity sessions” focuses on interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, and brings together local and national artists.

Featured artists for February 18th include: Les Sorciers Perdus (trumpeter Mark Tipton, guitarist Ryan Blotnick, bassist Tyler Heydolph, and drummer Beau Lisy), noise/sounds/objects/scoring artist Jim Winters on amplified hurdy-gurdy, visual artist Rush Brown, and poets Gil Helmick & Jim Donnelly.

[Please note date and time change.]

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Les Sorciers Perdus present an evening of vintage short silent films accompanied by live original music by Mark Tipton.  Feel your winter blues melt away as Les Sorciers Perdus provide delightfully fresh soundtracks to some of the silent era’s true gems! (FYI – these films are appropriate for all ages!)

Mark Tipton – trumpet & keyboard, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, & Beau Lisy – drums

Details: David & Regine Whittlesey’s @ 182 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, Maine; Potluck @ 6:30pm & Music/Films @ 7:30pm; Suggested donation is $10/person.

Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the third installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring an evening of music, dance, poetry, and visual art at the Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  A recently-launched monthly series, “the gravity sessions” focuses on interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, and brings together local and national artists.

Featured artists for January 19th include: Les Sorciers Perdus (trumpeter Mark Tipton, guitarist Ryan Blotnick, bassist Tyler Heydolph, and drummer Beau Lisy), dancer Shana Bloomstein, poets Lennie Newman & Gil Helmick, visual artist Rush Brown, Barbara Truex – mountain dulcimer, Steven Gruverman – clarinet, Gary Chapin – accordion, and Stephen Carpenter – percussion.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present the second installment of “the gravity sessions,” featuring an evening of music, sound sculpture, silent film, poetry, and visual art at the Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  A new monthly series, “the gravity sessions” is focused on interdisciplinary artistic collaborations, and brings together local and national artists.

Featured artists for December 16th include: musician/intermedia artist Duane Ingalls, poet Zanne Langlois, Les Sorciers Perdus (trumpeter Mark Tipton, guitarist Ryan Blotnick, bassist Tyler Heydolph, and drummer Beau Lisy), and visual artist Rush Brown.

The evening will include four sets: 8pm – Les Sorciers Perdus; 9pm – Duane Ingalls; 9:30pm – Zanne Langlois; 10pm – Les Sorciers Perdus & Duane Ingalls.  The final set will include live music with a screening of Man Ray’s 1926 surrealist silent film, EMAK-BAKIA.  Visual artist Rush Brown will be capturing the performance onstage throughout the evening.  Admission is by a suggested donation of $10/person.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

Northern Lights Dance Arts students will premier Shelby Werner’s choreography to Mark’s new three-movement composition, “Alice Dances,” as part of their fall recital at The Grand in Ellsworth.  Movements include: 1) Alice Falls Down the Rabbit Hole, 2) The Croquet Game, and 3) The Lobster Quadrille.

[Please note: Mark’s music was pre-recorded by Les Sorciers Perdus.]

Les Sorciers Perdus and friends present “the gravity sessions,” an evening of jazz, poetry, visual art, dance, film, and more at the newly-remodeled Apohadion Theatre at 107 Hanover St., Portland, Maine.  Don’t miss this first installment of “the gravity sessions,” a multi-dimensional, cross-disciplinary artistic experience!

Performers will include: LES SORCIERS PERDUS (Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, Beau Lisy – Drums), David Wells – Saxophone, TRIAGE (Noah Jarrett – bass, Jarrett Gilgore – alto sax, Kevin Ripley – drums), Gil Helmick – Poet, Phil James – Piano & Shakuhachi, Marita Kennedy-Castro – Dancer, and Pat Corrigan – Visual Artist.

Apohadion Theater: http://www.theapohadiontheater.com/

the gravity sessions on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/thegravitysessions/

The next installment is December 16th – same location!

Mark performs as solo trumpeter for Allen Vizzutti’s “American Jazz Suite” with the combined Colby College and University of Maine at Farmington Wind Ensembles, directed by Eric Thomas.

Time/Date Correction: Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 7PM.

Will Jones, Ryan Blotnick, Adam Chilenski, Dylan Fusillo, Jesse Villalobos, and Mark Tipton: one night only at Bunker Brewing: click here for more info…

Mark performs as a solo “Sorcier Perdu” for the 2017 Waking Windows Festival in Portland, Maine.  He will be performing original music for selected short silent films at The Rooftop at Bayside Bowl.  For more information about the festival, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/609409932577340/

Kicking off a year-long residency at The Grand in Ellsworth, Mark leads Les Sorciers Perdus in a live performance of his NEW original score for F. W. Murnau’s “Nosferatu” (1922), accompanied by a screening of the film. The progenitor of all vampire films, Murnau’s masterpiece of German Expressionism is loosely based on Bram Stoker’s gothic novel “Dracula” (1897), and will take viewers on a wild, unforgettable ride!

Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet/keyboard, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Beau Lisy – drums.

[Please note: This is a brand new score (2017), and bears little to no resemblance to Mark’s 2010 score for the same film.]

The Mark Tipton Quartet (aka “Les Sorciers Perdus”) performs original contemporary jazz compositions as well as jazz standards in this intimate setting in downtown Portland, Maine.  Featuring guest guitarist Gary Wittner: http://garywittner.com/pages/home.html

Mark joins fellow UMO Faculty members for an evening of classic and original jazz at Minsky Hall.

Jessica, Ezra, Bob & Mark join forces again at the 3 Tides biergarten in Belfast to play jazz/soundscape/reggae music for your listening pleasure.

Saxophonist/Composer Tracy McMullen leads her quintet in a night of original contemporary jazz at BLUE.  Personnel includes: Tracy McMullen – saxes, Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Peter McLaughlin – drums.

This year Mark and his quartet continue their annual tradition of playing at the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival in Grand Lake Stream, Maine.  This event is well worth the drive, and features handcrafted works by notable artisans, as well as a wide range of musical performances over the span of two days.

Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Mike Bennett – drums.  (Set time TBA.)

Mark Tipton & Les Sorciers Perdus will perform original jazz works, including material from their new album, “Alchemist’s Dream” at the Eastport Arts Center. This performance will include the premier of a new jazz composition by Mark.

Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet & flugelhorn, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Mike Bennett – drums.

Les Sorciers Perdus perform the World Premier of Mark’s new score for F. W. Murnau’s  “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” at the 20th Annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is produced by Ken Eisen of Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville.

Murnau’s “Sunrise” (1927) is a timeless, lyrical silent film masterpiece, fêted by film directors for nearly a century. Mark’s new score blends jazz, classical, rock, and blues genres as it winds its way through the 90+ minutes of this classic film.

Musicians include: Mark Tipton – trumpet & flugelhorn, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Beau Lisy – drums/percussion.

Mark performs with saxophonist/composer/Bowdoin faculty member Tracy McMullen and her Quintet. Tracy’s progressive jazz compositions will be featured; personnel includes: Tracy McMullen – Sax, Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Ryan Blotnick – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, and Peter McLaughlin – Drums.

The Mark Tipton Trio presents innovative original jazz compositions, as well as jazz standards.  Joining Mark and bassist Tyler Heydolph will be guest drummer Gary Gemmiti, of Rustic Overtones and Royal Hammer.

Fritz Lang’s 1927 German Expressionist science-fiction classic, Metropolis, tells the story of a dystopian future divided by class and a heroine and hero determined to restore justice and harmony – despite all odds! Epic in size and scope, Metropolis paved the way for countless science fiction films to come, influencing films by George Lucas, Ridley Scott, and many others.

This event will feature a new score by Maine trumpeter/composer Mark Tipton, performed live by Les Sorciers Perdus during the screening. Mark’s score blends jazz, rock, and classical styles into a cohesive whole as it rides along with Lang’s futuristic visual tour-de-force. Get ready to experience a world full of dreary workers, colossal machines, greedy tycoons, stalwart heroes, a sexy robot, and a subversive mad scientist!

Les Sorciers Perdus will perform Mark’s original silent film score for Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” at the Colonial Theatre in Belfast, Maine.  This score has been performed for audiences in Southern Maine, and Les Sorciers Perdus are excited to present it to a MidCoast Maine audience!  Musicians include: Mark on trumpet & keyboard, Tracy McMullen on saxes and flute, Don Pride on guitar, Tyler Heydolph on bass, and Peter McLaughlin on drums.  (Running time is approximately 2.5 hrs, plus a short intermission midway through.  Parental discretion is advised, as some content may not be suitable for young children.)

VENUE WEBSITE: http://colonialtheater.com/coming-friday-colonial-theatre/

[POSTPONED to May 16, 2017]

As part of the 2017 Back Cove Contemporary Music Festival, Mark and Les Sorciers Perdus perform a piece centered around the poetry of Lubec poet Alan Brooks.  A handful of Alan’s poetry has been incorporated into a new composition by Mark, which will be presented along with other music/poetry compositions in this exclusive performance at SPACE Gallery in honor of National Poetry Month.  Time TBA.

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“Alchemist’s Dream” features a wide spectrum of moods and textures, ranging from the impressionistic “Fog of Ancient Memory” to the funky “Is That So?,” from the exploratory “Alchemist’s Dream” to the lyrical “Please Stay With Me,” and from the mythical “The Legend of Ghost Cowboy” to the meditative “Inner Tundra.”

CD’s will be available for purchase at the performance.  Seating is limited, so reserve early!

Follow this link to reserve tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2816755

Maine singer/songwriter Zeile August sings her original, bluesy, thoughtful, transporting songs with improvised contributions by Mark Tipton on trumpet.  Mark has played on a handful of Zeile’s albums, and will be heard on her upcoming release.

Mark is joined by guitarist Don Pride and bassist Tyler Heydolph for an evening of jazz standards and originals, as well as tunes from a wide array of musical influences.

(Please note change: Zeile August will not be performing this night.)

This concert features original jazz compositions by Mark Tipton and Tracy McMullen.  Personnel will include: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Tracy McMullen – sax, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Peter McLaughlin – drums.

Les Sorciers Perdus perform Mark’s recent original score for Buster Keaton’s iconic silent film, “The General” at Belfast’s historic Colonial Theatre.  The film will be screened on a full-sized movie screen with the ensemble performing live on a vaudeville stage in the theatre!

Mark joins saxophonist Tracy McMullen, guitarist Ryan Blotnick, bassist Tyler Heydolph, and drummer Peter McLaughlin for a performance of Tracy’s original compositions.

Fritz Lang’s 1927 German Expressionist science-fiction classic, Metropolis, tells the story of a dystopian future divided by class and a heroine and hero determined to restore justice and harmony – despite the odds! An incredibly influential silent film, Metropolis paved the way for countless science fiction films to come. A new score by Maine trumpeter/composer Mark Tipton will be performed during the film by contemporary chamber ensemble Les Sorciers Perdus, (“The Lost Wizards”). The score blends jazz, rock, classical, and avant-garde styles into a cohesive whole as it rides along with Lang’s futuristic visual tour-de-force, which includes dreary workers, colossal machines, greedy tycoons, stalwart heroes, a sexy robot, and a subversive mad scientist!

Les Sorciers Perdus:
Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Keyboard & Percussion
Tracey McMullen – Saxes & Percussion
Don Pride – Guitar & Percussion
Tyler Heydolph – Upright Bass & Tom-Tom
Peter McLaughlin – Drums, Percussion & Melodica

Metropolis
Dir. Fritz Lang
1927
2h28m

(Parental discretion is advised for moviegoers under age 10.)

Website link: http://mayostreetarts.org/

Les Sorciers Perdus performs original jazz works from their upcoming album, “Alchemist’s Dream,” at BLUE.  This album is dedicated to the memory of the ensemble’s original bassist, the late, all-too-young Chris Sprague.  ***Please note date change***

University of Maine Orono’s trombone professor, Dan Barrett, presents a jazz concert which will include an extended work titled, “On Immortality,” by the late NYC/Maine jazz trumpeter/composer Don Stratton.  Additional performers will include: Brian Catell, Bob Roman, Bobby Duron, Glen Sargent, Jay Bregman, Nancy Ogle, Rich Tozier, and Mark Tipton.

Mark performs solo trumpet improvisations in the chapel at St. Luke’s, Portland, Maine. This concert is part of the “Sounds in Silence” series, curated by Nancy Bowker.

Mark joins Hovey and Alvin Hall and members of the Orange River Jazz Band for a set of New Orleans flavored jazz at the Machias Blueberry Festival.  (Stay tuned for set time.)

The Mark Tipton Quartet performs timeless jazz and popular songs and a few originals at the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival.  Mark has performed at this wonderful and unique annual event almost every year since it began in 1995, and is happy to be returning!

The Mark Tipton Quartet (aka “Les Sorciers Perdus”) performs original jazz compositions from their new album, “Alchemist’s Dream.”  Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Don Pride – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Peter McLaughlin – drums.  Show will be held at 6pm in the Don Furth Memorial Bandstand at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Lubec (Trescott).

Les Sorciers Perdus (“The Lost Wizards”) join singer-songwriter Zeile Dougher for the Many Mothers Maine Music festival at Caswell’s Farm in Gray, Maine.  This event is open to the public, and will showcase a wide range of wonderful Maine musicians in a beautiful natural setting!

Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Don Pride – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, Peter McLaughlin – Drums

Set Time: 3-4:30PM

Check out the website (thanks, Zeile!): https://www.manymothersmusic.com/lineup/mark-tipton/

Mark performs with Alvin & Hovey Hall and the Orange River Jazz Band for a cookout at the Lubec Masonic Lodge Bandstand.  Family-friendly event!

Les Sorciers Perdus (“The Lost Wizards”) premier Mark’s new score for Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent epic Metropolis.  Personnel includes: Mark Tipton (trumpet/keyboard/sound effects), Tracy McMullen (saxes/flute), Don Pride (guitars), Tyler Heydolph (bass), and Peter McLaughlin (drums/percussion/sound effects).  Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind premier!  A fabulous pot-luck from 6-7:30pm will precede the performance at 7:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Please email David Whittlesey for more details: david.whittlesey@gmail.com.

The Italian Heritage Center will host the 100th Anniversary of Portland’s Polish Parish, which will feature a dinner and concert.  The concert will include the following performers: Brad Terry – clarinet, Jesse Feinberg – piano, Jack Slawiec – guitar, Christopher Pelonzi – piano, Nicole Pelonzi – flute, and Mark Tipton – trumpet.

Percussionist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Norton is extremely active in the New York City jazz and contemporary music scenes.  He is joined by Peter Neubert on viola, Mark Tipton on Trumpet, and members of the faculty at Camp EncoreCoda for this exclusive performance, which is part of the ongoing “Dimensions in Jazz” series, begun by Paul Lichter.  Not to be missed!

Students at the Portland Ballet School perform their choreography to Mark’s new ballet composition, Unfolding, accompanied by “Les Sorciers Perdus” – Benjamin Noyes, Cello; Peter Dugas, Piano; Tyler Heydolph, Bass; and Mark Tipton, Trumpet.

The Mark Tipton Quartet (MTQ) performs for the 10th anniversary of Blue, a small music venue on Congress Street in Portland.  Selections will include standards, original compositions, and re-imagined folk music from around the world.  Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Don Pride – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and Peter MacLaughlin – drums.

“Les Sorciers Perdus” are joined by three gifted Maine poets to celebrate National Poetry Month.  Works will include spontaneous music/poetry improvisations and new chamber jazz compositions by Mark.  Personnel includes: Mark Tipton – trumpet, Don Pride – guitar, Ryan Blotnick – guitar, Tyler Heydolph – bass, and RJ Miller on drums.  Featured poets are: Gil Helmick, Phil Nyokai James, and Russ Sargent.

Paul Lichter leads the “Dimensions in Jazz” series, presented in collaboration with the Portland Conservatory of Music.

“Les Sorciers Perdus” (The Lost Wizards) present a new silent film score by Mark for a film starring Buster Keaton (film TBA).  Other music on this program will include original compositions by Mark, jazz, and world folk music.  This performance will be held in the warm and intimate setting of David and Regine Whittlesey’s studio performance space at 182 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham.  Potluck at 6:30pm & music at 7:30pm.

This concert features recent compositions by Bowdoin College composition professor Frank Maucieri inspired by the whimsical short stories of Italo Calvino.  The small and eclectic ensemble includes: Frank Maucieri, saxophone; Ben Noyes, Cello; Peter Dugas, Piano; Yasmin Vitalius, violin, and Mark Tipton, Trumpet.

The 2015 Back Cove Contemporary Music Festival at the Portland Conservatory of Music features compositions by many notable US composers, including NEC’s Howard Frazin, Butler University’s Dr. Michael Schelle, Maine’s own Elliott Schwartz, Professor Emeritus at Bowdoin College, plus myriad other composers.  Mark’s new four-movement piece for trumpet and piano, titled, Four Impressions of Maine will be performed on the inaugural night of the festival, April 10th.  He will also perform pieces by Elliot Schwartz, Miho Sasaki, and Michael Schelle on Sunday’s concert, April 12th.  For full details of this festival, please follow this link:

http://portlandconservatoryofmusic.org/performances/festivals-and-events/

Mark performs with the Portland Brass Quintet for an Easter Service at State Street Church, with choir led by organist David Maxwell.

This high Easter Vigil mass will include brass music by members of the Portland Brass Quintet.

Mark performs contemporary trumpet repertoire with pianist Chiharu Naruse as part of the Portland Conservatory of Music’s “Noonday Concert” Series.  Compositions by Marcel Bitsch, Eugene Bozza, Jean-Michel Defaye, Leonard Bernstein, and Mark Tipton will be performed.

Mark performs with the Portland Brass Quintet, organist and choirmaster Christopher Pelonzi, and others for the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Students from Mark’s private trumpet studio at the Portland Conservatory of Music perform classical and jazz repertoire accompanied by Scott Wheatley.  A small reception will follow.

The Portland Conservatory of Music (PCM) presents a buffet-style dinner and auction to raise funds for its programs.  Please visit the PCM website for more details: www.portlandconservatoryofmusic.org.

Bowdoin Jazz & Saxophone professor Tracy McMullen presents a concert of originals and standards to celebrate her recent appointment to the Bowdoin Music Department.

Les Sorciers Perdus presents Mark Tipton’s new score for the 1919 German Expressionist film, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” Commonly referred as the first true horror film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari revolutionized set design, introduced the ‘twist ending’ and has influenced generations of filmmakers from Stanley Kubrick to Tim Burton. Tipton’s 74-minute score is written for an amplified sextet including trumpet with harmonizer, amplified cello with effects, synthesizer, electric guitar, bass, and drums.Musically, it draws from a wide range of genres, including twelve tone music, jazz, prog rock, pop and the avant-garde.  Musicians include: Mark Tipton – Trumpet, Benjamin Noyes – Cello, Peter Dugas – Piano, Don Pride – Guitar, Tyler Heydolph – Bass, and Peter MacLaughlin – Drums.  Don’t miss this wild ride!

Les Sorciers Perdus presents the world premier of Mark’s new score to the 1919 German Expressionist film, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.”  This will be an amplified ensemble, including trumpet with harmonizer, synthesizer, electric guitar, bass, drums, and more!  Given the content, this show is not appropriate for little kids or for folks who do not like a good old fashioned macabre tale!  (Date is subject-to-change.)

World-class Banjoist Peter Mezoian joins Mark for a set of romping & stomping / lulling & soothing Classic Jazz Tunes at the 20th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival.

Mark performs trumpet in the orchestra for Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” held at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine.  July 23 & 25, 2014.

Stephen Lord, conductor
Dona D. Vaughn, Artistic Director

Weston Hurt – RIGOLETTO
Hae Ji Chang – GILDA
Anthony Kalil – THE DUKE
Soloman Howard – SPARAFUCILE
Christin-Marie Hill – MADDELENA

Rigoletto is Giuseppe Verdi’s phenomenal operatic masterpiece – a dark and tragic tale of intrigue, deception, seduction and murder.

The story revolves around the womanizing Duke of Mantua, his court jester, Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beauttiful daughter, Gilda, as all caught in a curse that leads to the heartbreaking conclusion.
PORTopera Artistic Director,  Dona D. Vaughn, sets the opera in early 20th century America in a spectacular production, featuring some of the worlds’s leading opera stars. Rigoletto will be conducted by Maestro Stephen Lord.  Among the beautiful classics contained in Rigoletto, “La Donna e Mobile,” is one of the world’s most widely recognized arias. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Mark curates “Frontiers of Music,” a vibrant contemporary music series in Brunswick, Maine, begun by Dr. Joshua DeScherer three years ago.  This performance will feature new works by composers from Maine and the Northeast, including Mark.  Program is TBA.

Mark’s elusive Chamber Ensemble, “Les Sorciers Perdus,” performs as part of David Whittlesey’s much-beloved and well-established House Concert Series in Bowdoinham, Maine.  The World Premier of a new Silent Film Score by Mark (film TBA) will be the featured centerpiece of the evening, accompanied by a superb potluck and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.  More details are available by contacting David directly at: david.whittlesey@gmail.com

Join Mark’s private students at the Portland Conservatory of Music for this relaxed trumpet recital, accompanied by Jesse Feinberg on piano.

Mark joins Phil James (Shakuhachi & Keyboard) in this celebration of Phil’s 60th Birthday!  Guests artists also include Carl Dimow.

Mark performs with the Choral Arts Society (Robert Russell conducting) in a performance of J. S. Bach’s Cantata No. 171 at Merrill Auditorium.

The 5th Annual “Holiday Bizarre” features popular, archaic, and imaginary holiday music from around the world and beyond this world!  Join us for this fun, tongue-in-cheek show, featuring Jesse Feinberg on keyboard and Chris Sprague on Bass.

Mark plays festive music for two trumpets and organ with Betty Rines (trumpet) and Ray Cornils (organ) at First Parish, Portland, as part of the 18th Season of Noonday Concerts.

Mark plays principal trumpet for this charming Victorian-themed choreography of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.”

PCM students of various ages perform in this family-friendly concert.  A craft fair and refreshments will follow the concert.

Mark performs with organist Ray Cornils, brass quintet, and choir for this celebratory evening of carols and holiday music.

The Mark Tipton Quartet will play World Folk Melodies and Original Compositions in this exclusive Mayo Street Arts Center performance.  World Folk Melodies derive from traditions in South America, Japan, Eastern Europe, Russia, and other countries/regions.  The Original Compositions will include premiers of new works by Mark, as well as pieces from the Quartet’s established repertoire.

Mark and a special guest perform improvised music in this late-might show at BLUE.

Mark performs as part of Ricefest at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott, Maine.  More details may be found at the following website: http://www.cclc.me/articles/72-279/ricefest-celebrating-arts/2

Mark performs on piccolo trumpet and C trumpet for this exclusive Brass Ensemble concert with Betty Rines.  Pieces by Malcolm Arnold and Raymond Premru will be featured, in addition to other exceptional works.

Mark plays trumpet and sings jazz for the unveiling of the Regency Hotel’s new patio.

Mark and a special guest (TBD) perform improvised music for this late-night show.

Mark performs with a full Brass Ensemble at Saint Luke’s Church in Portland.

Along with other Portland Conservatory of Music faculty, Mark teaches at the 2013 PCM Summer Jazz Camp from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2.  Students will perform on the afternoon of Friday, August 2nd (time TBD).

Mark performs in the orchestra for PORTopera’s Summer 2013 production of Puccini’s “La Boheme” at Merrill Auditorium.  For more details, please visit the PORTopera website: www.portopera.org

Mark premiers his new composition for Trumpet, Narrator, and Audio Collage, entitled, “Six Kenneth Patchen Poems.”

This 3-day event brings together young pianists from several countries, as well as featured performances by Frank Glazer and Tamara Poddubnaya.  More details are available on the PCM website: www.portlandconservatory.net

Mark and Phil James (Shakuhachi and Keyboard) perform a late-night show of improvised music.  Carl Dimow joins as special guest.

Students from the Portland Conservatory of Music will perform solos, chamber pieces, and more in this final concert for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Students ages 3-Adult will perform.

Mark’s trumpet students perform a wide array of Classical and Jazz works in this family-friendly concert.  Also joining will be pianist Jesse Feinberg and his Jazz Piano students.

The final concerts in the Colby Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-2013 schedule will be held on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at 7:30pm (at the same time both nights).  Faure’s Requiem will be featured, along with Copland’s Outdoor Overture and two student performances of concerto movements by Liszt and David Ward.  Mark performs as Principal Trumpet.

Along with Jimmy Dority, Jacob Forbes, and Chris Sprague, Mark presents Jazz-inflected versions of some of his favorite South American Folk Songs.  These are highly-contemplative, soothing melodies that will awaken the spirit and quiet the mind.

Mark performs with the Portland Ballet Company, the Choral Arts Society (led by Robert Russell), and an orchestra in a performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, a Mass for Peace.

Mark’s new Brass Quintet with Percussionist, “Universitas Intimus” premiers in this ongoing series coordinated by Dr. Joshua DeScherer.

Mark performs as Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra, in a concert featuring Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Faure’s “Penelope” Overture, Stravinsky’s “Ragtime,” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Cappriccio Espagnol.”  Jonathan Hallstrom conducts.

(By invitation only).

Master Shakuhachi (Japanese Folk Flute) Performer Phil James is also a remarkable Pianist!  Hear Phil and Mark in an intimate setting at Blue.

Directed by Betty Rines, this evening promises to be a shimmering dispay of British Brass music, highlighting works by Premru, Susato, Arnold, and many others!

(By invitation only).

As part of Carol Elowe’s “Noonday Concert Series,” Mark performs great short works for Trumpet and Piano by 20th Century French composers, accompanied by Anastacia Antonacos on Piano.  Works by Ibert, Honneger, Enescu, Constant, and Barat will be featured.

Hosted by David and Regine Whittlesey at their studio in Bowdoinham, this night is an exclusive performance of two NEW silent film scores by Mark Tipton!  First up in the Harold Lloyd double-header is “Ask Father” (1919), followed by “Safety Last!” (1923).  An underrated comic genious of the ‘teens & 1920’s, Harold Lloyd blended slapstick, emotion, and daredevil physical stunts into a seamless whole; enchanting and terrifying audiences of all ages for nearly 100 years!  For more details, please contact David or Regine Whittlesey at: whittlesey@interpeace.org.  A suggested donation of $10 is greatly appreciated.

Repertoire will include pieces by: Charles Ives, Bernard Hermann, Carl Maria von Weber, Aaron Copland, and the *World Premier* of Mark’s new composition for String Orchestra and two Horns, Cor Cordis.

Mark leads the Colby Brass Ensemble in repertoire spanning from Antiphonal Italian Renaissance music of Gabrieli through 21st-Century works.

[The MTQ will be recording a NEW ALBUM on this day!]

Featuring Mark’s newly-premiered Silent Film Score to Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH*, as well as two short silent films by Harold Lloyd and Georges Melies, AND a smattering of fantastic & obscure silent mini-shorts from 1890-1922.

(*Premiered in early October, 2012 at the Saco River Theatre.)

Mark performs as Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony with guest conductor, Janna Haymes.  Repertoire includes Bizet’s “Symphony in C” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville Overture.” 

A fun-filled All-Ages Halloween Show, highlighting “spooky” music for the family and featuring a Costume Contest!

World Premier of Mark’s newly-composed score to Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH, performed LIVE tonight at the Saco River Grange Hall with a viewing of the film!  

The Mark Tipton Quartet (“The Lost Wizards”) is an ecclectic chamber ensemble adept at a myriad of musical styles.  Experience how this ensemble will draw you into and challenge you to re-envision the humour and pathos of one of the greatest works in film history!  A comic short by Harold Lloyd entitled, “Ask Father,” will be shown with live accompaniment before the feature film, as well.

Original Pop Songs by Jimmy Dorrity will be performed and recorded LIVE at Mayo Street Arts Center with a *very* large ensemble!

Mark improvises at Joshua DeScherer’s fantastic New/Improvised Music Series at the Frontier Cafe, Brunswick, ME.

Mark performs with Jesse Feinberg and fellow Colby faculty musicians Carl Dimow and Eric Thomas for this fun night of jazz, inspired by Herbie Hancock’s album “The New Standard.”

The Portland Conservatory of Music announces its revised structure and offerings, and presents a fantastic range of Faculty Performers.

(Venue TBD)

A fun evening of Jazz, Popular Songs from the first half of the 20th Century, and a few surprises with teh Mark Tipton Quartet.  Home on the Grange is a beautifully-restored Grange Hall in Lee, Maine.

Mark returns to the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival with his Jazz Quartet.  The ensemble will play a handful of sets over the weekend (times TBA).  

Family-friendly show featuring tunes from the Muppets and Sesame Street at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott, ME.

Mark and his Jazz Quintet perform an exclusive show at the 2012 Lincoln Arts Festival Concert Series.

Mark plays principal trumpet in Mahler’s 5th Symphony with James Blachly conducting the Sheep Island Ensemble, as part of The New York City Summer Mahler Project.  This performance benefits the Youth Orchestra of the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans, LA.

Mark plays with veteran trumpeter Hovey Hall and the Orange River Jazz Band at the renowned Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott, ME (just before you get to Lubec). 

Mark leads a tightly-rehearsed ensemble for Banjo Virtuoso Peter Mezoian’s annual show at the Saco River Grange Hall.  Not to be missed! 

Carl’s dream-inspired brain-child, Bill Soliloquy, is introduced into the waking world tonight!  Blues/Jazz/Klezmer flavors depict shadowy moods and ineffable soulfulness.  Mark joins on Trumpet.

Mark’s jazz trio presents an extra-special afternoon concert in the historic First Church in Belfast, ME.  World premier compositions, and timeless jazz standards will highlight this exclusive intimate performance.

Mark, UMO Trumpet Faculty Jack Burt, and a hand-picked ensemble of brass performers plays for students and the public at the 2012 Maine All-State Music Festival.  Mnozil Brass numbers will be featured (YouTube them if you haven’t seen them, before!).

“Over a Cardboard Sea” once again helps to wrap things up for Maine College of Art, at their Commencement in the State Theatre.  Mark’s original Victorian-Style lyrics to “Pomp and Circumstance” are amoungst the offerings…

Mark joins Carl Dimow, Phil James, and others for an evening of improvised music at the Heart Opening.

Mark will play trumpet with Suzy Proulx for the Graduation Mass at St. Joseph’s College.

This concert will feature Mark’s students at the Portland Conservatory of Music.  Accompanied by Chiharu Naruse on Piano and Gary Wittner on Guitar.

Mark plays principal trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra, in Paul Machlin’s final concert at Colby (a 38-year tenure).

Mark’s Quintet performs original compositions by Woody Shaw, the late, great, heavyweight champion of hardbop trumpet.  Jesse Feinberg on Piano, Matt Langley on Tenor Sax, Fitzgerald Jenkins on Bass, and Hayes Porterfield on Drums.  The Quintet will also premier a new extended work by Mark.

Mark’s Quartet delves deeply into the Muppets’ lost hits, and plays hip versions of Sesame Street tunes.  

Mark’s Quartet explores the music of The Muppets and Sesame Street in this all-ages performance.  There is also a 7pm performance for a slightly older crowd.

South Portland’s yearly celebration of Jazz-in-the-Schools (middle & high schools): this year will feature Mark as a guest soloist.

World premiers of new works by Mark, Joshua DeScherer, etc.  Mark’s piece is a quartet for Clarinet, Trumpet, Cello, and Contrabass, entitled, “Cinque Quadro Vivente,” (Five Dramatic Tableaux).

Highlighting the compositions of Stephane Grappelli, as well as original jazz works by Mark, this will be a memorable night.

Mark performs Brahms Symphony No. 1 with the Colby Symphony Orchestra, with Jon Hallstrom conducting his farewell performance with the ensemble.

Mark and his dynamic Trio present the Second Installment in their “Tip ‘O the Hat” Series at BLUE, Portland’s most intimate music venue.

First Set:

Each month, Mark pays homage to a late great musician who has has a profound influence his Musical Life and Personality.  (FYI – Not all musicians chosen are associated with Jazz!)

THIS MONTH: Joe Raposo (Muppets/Sesame Street Composer/Pianist) – 23 years gone on February 5

Second Set: 

Jazz Standards, Original Compositions, and arrangements of music from World Folk Traditions.

The Instrument Series at the St. Lawrence Arts Center is designed to expose the public to the unique sound and technical abilities of the major instruments of the orchestra.  Mark has gathered a top-notch Brass Quintet together, in order to showcase each of the individual instruments, (trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba), followed by a thrilling ensemble performance of Standard Brass Quintet Repertoire.  An engaging and educational performance for all ages, this is part of an on-going series at the St. Lawrence Arts Center.

Marks leads Les Sorciers Perdus for an exclusive Quartet Performance as part of the Portland Conservatory of Music’s 2012 Noonday Concert Series, at First Parish, in Portland.  Mark’s recent compositions will be heard, as well as arrangements of Bach Chorales, World Folk Music, and a few surprises!  A wonderful lunch-hour event!

Mark and his fearless Trio present the First Installment in their “Tip ‘O the Hat” Series at BLUE, Portland’s most intimate music venue.

First Set:

Each month, Mark pays homage to a late great musician who has has a profound influence his Musical Life and Personality.  (FYI – Not all musicians chosen are associated with Jazz!)

THIS MONTH: Charles Mingus (Jazz Bassist/Pianist/Composer) – 33 years gone on January 5

Second Set: 

Jazz Standards, Original Compositions, and arrangements of music from World Folk Traditions.

Mark performs with Joel Eckhaus and company for a Tremendous Display of Vaudevillian Delights!  (Times TBA)

Mark’s Third Annual “HOLIDAY BIZARRE!” Show at BLUE!  This is a highly-entertaining and always-humorous evening, featuring zany re-workings of Classic and Commercial Holiday Melodies from around the World!  Never a dull moment this night, folks! 

A concert showcasing Mark’s students from the Portland Conservatory of Music and the University of Southern Maine.  

A night of intense Quintet Jazz, featuring Modern Jazz Classics and Mark’s original compositions in the lovely Mayo Street Arts Center.  Drinks & Snacks available for purchase.

QUINTET: Mark Tipton, Matt Langley, Jesse Feinberg, Fitzgerald Jenkins, and Hayes Porterfield.

Mark performs with Organ and Afrikan Drums for a rousing Holiday Celebration at Colby’s much-beloved Carols and Lights Ceremony.  Three performances over two days, (3:30pm matinee, Saturday).

Mark plays Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra, (repertoire TBA).

Mark Leads the USM Lab Jazz Band, and Dr. Chris Oberholzer leads the USM Jazz Ensemble in an evening of excellent Big Band Jazz! 

Lunchtime Show at USM, Portland, with Mark’s two combos at USM.

Local composers write pieces for each other to perform in this innovative New Music Series hosted by Dr. Joshua DeScherer.

Les Sorciers Perdus perform original scores to early silent films (lengths ranging from 1 minute to 11 minutes).  This is a “House Concert” at the Whittlesey’s, Bowdoinham.  Please call 207-666-5525 for more information.

Mark plays solo cornet with the Colby Wind Ensemble, directed by Eric Thomas.  Other guests include Jesse Feinberg and Colby Alum, Joshua DeScherer.

Just in time for Halloween, join Mark and Les Sorciers Perdus for a thrilling ride, as they perform Mark’s 93-minute score LIVE to F.W. Murnau’s 1920 Silent Vampire Epic, Nosferatu.  This score was featured on MPBN’s “Maine Things Considered” in October of 2010, and draws on elements of Jazz, Classical, and World Folk Traditions.

Ensemble Members: Mark Tipton – Trumpet/Auxiliary Percussion, Carl Dimow – Flute, Megumi Sasaki – Violin, Shannon Allen – Cello, Gary Wittner – Guitar, Chris Sprague – Bass, and Phil McGowan – Percussion. 

Mark plays Principal Trumpet with the Colby Symphony Orchestra.  [Repertoire, TBA.]

Mark performs Classic Jazz, Nostalgic Tunes, and a few Originals for an unforgettable night in the charming “Home on the Grange” theatre, in Lee, Maine.

Mark fills in on Trumpet with the celebrated Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, on tour to Colby College.  Ellington Standards will be contrasted with Original Compositions for a truly unique night of Big Band Jazz.

Timeless Standards and Compelling Originals illuminate an indelible night of jazz at BLUE, Portland’s most intimate music venue. 

Don Whitney hosts the State Street Traditional Jazz Band at the Portland Fire Museum, a world-class historical institution.  Great old tunes will ring through the streets, celebrating an open house that will appeal to both grown-ups and children alike!  

While you’re there, be sure to check out Don Whitney and Michael Daicy’s superb and definitive account of the July 4th, 1866 conflagration in Portland, in their recent non-fiction work, entitled, “Portland’s Greatest Conflagration: The 1866 Fire Disaster,” (published, 2010, by The History Press).  

Mark is joined by Bass Flutist Carl Dimow, Bassist John Clark, and a Percussionist (TBA), for a night of exploratory jazz, soundscapes, and deep grooves at the lovely Heart Opening.

Beatniks unite!  Trumpeter Mark Tipton leads a Jazz Quintet to play the early works of Charlie “Bird” Parker and John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie.  Tunes like “Anthropology,” “Donna Lee,” and “Confirmation” will be heard, as well as more obscure tunes like “Cardboard” and “Dewey Square.”  This dynamic Quintet includes: Matt Langley on Alto Sax, Jesse Feinberg on Piano, Chris Sprague on Bass, and Hayes Porterfield on Drums.

This All-Star Latin Ensemble plays classic Latin Dance Music til late!  Andres Espinoza – Congas, Matt Langley – Tenor Sax, Jesse Feinberg – Piano, Rafael Keite-Friere – Bass & Vocals,  and Gary Wittner – Guitar. 

Mark and Jesse play Duo Jazz for the new Sunday Jazz Series at Flask Lounge.

Mark is joined by Pianist Kelly Muse, Bassist Chris Sprague, and Drummer Gary Gemitti for a high-energy Jazz Show at Gingko Blue, Portland’s new Jazz Lounge in the Old Port.

This is the third and final set for Mark and his band at the 17th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival.  Mark’s band features Peter Mezoian on Banjo, Pete Dugas on Piano, and Heron Weston on Bass.  Not to be missed!

The Second Set for Mark and his Band at the 2011 GLS Folk Art Festival.  Peter Mezoian on Banjo, Pete Dugas on Piano, and Heron Weston on Bass.  The group will play Jazz, Nostalgic Melodies, Country, and many surprises at this year’s Festival!

Mark is joined by Banjo Virtuoso Peter Mezoian, Pianist Pete Dugas, and Bassist Heron Weston for a memorable weekend of music at the 17th annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival in Grand Lake Stream, ME.   

Mark plays Salsa and other Latin Jazz Styles with Guitarist Gary Wittner, Percussionist Andres Espinoza, Conguera Dylan Blanchard, Pianist Jesse Feinberg, Saxophonist Matt Langley, and Bassist/Vocalist Raphael Keite-Friere.  Very fun, and great for dancing!!!

Mark is joined by the fantastic young Jazz Guitarist Ryan Blotnick (of NYC), bassist Chris Sprague, and drummer Phil McGowan for a night of Standards and Original Jazz Compositions in the dynamic 100-seat St. Lawrence Arts Center on Portland’s West End.  

Mark joins the Fogcutters Big Band for an exciting night of Big Band Jazz & Swing Dancing LIVE in Monument Square, Portland!

Mark plays with the “State Street Traditional Jazz Band,” an outfit he’s played with, off and on, for 17 years.

Mark joins saxophonist Kyle Hardy and a small Jazz group for an intense night of Poetry (Gil Helmick, etc.), and Improvised Jazz.

Mark leads a small Jazz Combo for an opening set before World-Renowned Banjoist Peter Mezoian fearlessly takes the stage with Mark & the group!  Get ready for Peter’s electrifying, pull-no-punches solo banjo extravaganza – you’re sure to be blown away!  Not to be missed!

Mark joins virtuoso Cellist Ben Noyes, Bassist Chris Sprague, and Drummer Gary Gemitti for an adventurous and atmospheric voyage through sound and colour.

Mark performs with local Guitarist Lincoln Allen and his small Jazz group for an intimate late-night show.

Mark Tipton, Jesse Feinberg, Chris Sprague, and Rob Schreiber play great jazz standards plus some surprises in an intimate setting.

The Portland Quartet performs Jazz Standards and Popular Songs with their inimitable style and elegance.

Mark Tipton: Trumpet/Vocals, Jesse Feinberg: Piano, Peter Eberhardt: Bass, and Rob Schreiber: Drums.

Mark plays Jazz with Rob Schreiber and a guest at the Maine Mall for a 2-hour set.

Mark plays celebratory music with the Colby African Drumming Ensemble.

Vintage Vaudeville & Heritage Jazz at the MECA graduation ceremony.  Fun music for all ages!

Mark joins Rob Schreiber’s trio for some Jazz to complement his (Mark’s) Alma Mater’s 2011 Career Fair.  Free.

Guests to include: Joel Eckhaus, Carl Dimow, Dave Noyes, Aleric Vincent Nez, Sam Furth, and a full rock band with Max Cantlin, Jim Lyden, Gary Gemmiti, Cartwright Thompson, Ben Noyes, Jimmy Dorrity, and Mark Tipton.

This will be a Pot-Luck, if you’d like to bring anything.  Beer & Wine are fine to bring along, too.

Mark plays for Nick Salcido’s Jazz Bass recital at Bates College, with Tom Snow, Phil McGowan, etc.

(Please see 3/12 for details)

Mark plays Stravinsky’s “L’histoire du Soldat” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 with the Colby Symphony Orchestra.

Mark performs Jazz TV Themes and other divertissments with Eric Thomas, Carl Dimow, Mark Macksoud, and Rick Bishop.

Colby College Musical Theatre Workshop presents a review of Sondheim’s music compiled by the composer.  Conducted by Paul Machlin.

A fresh take on Holiday classics old & new, this night promises many unexpected twists & turns and heaps of goodhearted humour!

Mark’s Chamber Ensemble, “Les Sorciers Perdus,” performs his original score to the 1922 German Expressionist film, “Nosferatu.”

Visit Over A Cardboard Sea.

Visit Jacob and the House of Fire.

Visit the Ahmad Hassan Muhammad Trio.

Visit the Fogcutters Big Band.

Visit Jacob and the House of Fire.

Visit the Fogcutters Big Band.

Visit Jacob and the House of Fire on myspace.

Visit the Fogcutters Big Band.

Visit Jacob and the House of Fire.