Select List of Commissions and Premiers
2023
Freedom's Train
Cello Quartet concerto commissioned by Dr. Antoine Clark and premiered by the Worthington Chamber Orchestra with Ucelli: The Columbus Quartet on February 4, 2024 at the Worthington United Methodist Church in Worthington, Ohio as part of the Woven Tapestries: American Stories of Hope concert series.
Ubuntu
String quartet commissioned by the Carpe Diem String Quartet for their 15 for 15 commissioning project.
2022
A Prayer for Love
Commissioned by Chamber Music Columbus in celebration of the organization's 75th season. The setting of Harlem Renaissance poets Claude McKay's A Prayer for soprano, Dr. Louise Toppin, and the Cavani String Quartet was premiered in January of 2023 at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
2019
400: An Afrikan Epic
Historic 12-album cycle that tells the story of Afrika and its diaspora from pre-colonial Afrikan history to 400 years into the future. The cycle’s release on January 23, 2019 officially marks Dr. Lomax as the first indpendent artist to release 12 albums on a single day. The work is composed for seven ensembles and supported, in part, by an artist residency at the Wexner Center for the Arts during the 2018-2019 season.
400 Years Suite
Commissioned by the Wexner Center for the Arts as part of an artist residency the during the 2018-2019 season. Composed for the Urban Art Ensemble and premiered at the historic Lincoln Theatre (Columbus, Ohio). January 26, 2019.
2017
Commissioned by Denison University Department of Dance. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Quartet at Knapp Performance Space (Granville, Ohio) as part of the semester-long Mellon artist-in-residence. April.
2016
Blues In August
Commissioned by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Premiered by the Urban Art Ensemble at the Short North Stage (Columbus, Ohio) as part of the year-long August Wilson Festival. August.
Song of the Dogon
Commissioned by the Wexner Center for the Arts. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Trio (Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone and Dr. William Menefield- piano) at the Wexner Center for the Arts (Columbus, Ohio). June.
By Grace
Music for cello and piano. Commissioned by Timothy Holley, North Carolina Central University.
Blues People
Commissioned by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Trio (Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone and Dr. William Menefield- piano) at the Short North Stage (Columbus, Ohio) as part of the year-long August Wilson Festival. January.
2014
Sankofa
Commissioned by Urban Strings Columbus. Premiered by Urban Strings Columbus (Stephen Spottswood, conductor) and Dr. Meisha Adderley (soloist) at the Classically Columbus concert at The Martin Luther King Complex (Columbus, Ohio). October.
2012
Trouble Don’t Last for Bassoon and Piano
Commissioned by Dr. Maya Stone. Premiered at the International Double Reed Society conference at Miami University of Ohio (Oxford, Ohio). July. Southeastern premier by Andrew Brady, principal bassoonist at Atlanta Symphony, June 2020.
2011
Currently
Commissioned by Dr. Crystal Sellers for premier at Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio. February.
2010
Eight Gospel Arrangements for Symphony, Gospel Choir, and Rhythm Section
Commissioned by the First Gospel Choral Festival of Prague. Premiered at the Proms Music Festival, Prague, Czech Republic (Smetana Hall), July.
String Quartet No. 1 (2nd Movement)
Premiered by Carpe Diem String Quartet and sponsored by the Johnstone Fund for New Music, Columbus, Ohio, May.
2008
Six Arrangements for Symphony, Gospel Choir, and Rhythm Section
Gospel Meets Symphony. Akron Symphony, Akron, OH. February.
2007
The State of Black America
Mark Lomax Trio. Jazz at the Hyatt, Cincinnati, Ohio. February.
2002
Spiritual Unity Suite
Jazz Sextet. Premiered at the Faith and Arts concert and lecture series, Faith Ministries Church.
1999
Tales of the Black Experience for Jazz Sextet.
Commissioned by the Columbus Juneteenth Celebration Commission. Premiered at the Juneteenth Celebration, Columbus, OH.
2006
Jesus Is the Reason and I’ve Got A Robe (R. Wise)
Arranged by Mark Lomax, Gospel Meets Symphony. Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN.
Complete List of Works
2023
Freedom's Train
Cello Quartet concerto commissioned by Dr. Antoine Clark and premiered by the Worthington Chamber Orchestra with Ucelli: The Columbus Quartet on February 4, 2024 at the Worthington United Methodist Church in Worthington, Ohio as part of the Woven Tapestries: American Stories of Hope concert series.
Ubuntu
String quartet commissioned by the Carpe Diem String Quartet for their 15 for 15 commissioning project.
2022
A Prayer for Love
Commissioned by Chamber Music Columbus in celebration of the organization's 75th season. The setting of Harlem Renaissance poets Claude McKay's A Prayer for soprano, Dr. Louise Toppin, and the Cavani String Quartet was premiered in January of 2023 at the Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.
2020
A weekly lecture and solo performance by Dr. Lomax, broadcast via YouTube (www.youtube.com/cfgmultimedia) during the COVID-19 pandemic covering various topics related to cymatics, politics, spirituality, Afrikan and Afrikan American history and culture, #BlackLivesMatter and the artists’ role in the context of crisis.
2019
400: An Afrikan Epic
Historic 12-album cycle that tells the story of Afrika and its diaspora from pre-colonial Afrikan history to 400 years into the future. The cycle’s release on January 23, 2019 officially marks Dr. Lomax as the first independent artist to release 12 albums on a single day. The work is composed for seven ensembles and supported, in part, by an artist residency at the Wexner Center for the Arts during the 2018-2019 season.
Albums in the Cycle
1. Alkebulan- Ngoma Lungundu drum choir
2. Song of the Dogon- The Mark Lomax Quartet (tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums)
3. Dance of the Orisha- The Mark Lomax Quartet (tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums)
4. The Coming- The Mark Lomax Quartet (tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums)
5. Ma’afa- The Urban Art Ensemble (tenor saxophone, bass, drums, string quartet)
6. Up South: Conversations on American Idealism- The Mark Lomax Trio (tenor saxophone, bass, drums)
7. Four Women- UCelli: The Columbus Cello Quartet
8. Blues in August- The Urban Art Ensemble (tenor saxophone, bass, drums, string quartet)
9. Tales of the Black Experience - The Mark Lomax Quartet (tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums)
10. Ankh & The Tree of Life- The Mark Lomax Trio (tenor saxophone, bass, drums)
11. Spirits of the Egúngún- The Ogún Meiji Duo (tenor sax and drums)
12. Afrika United- Mark Lomax, II (solo drum set)
400 Years Suite
Commissioned by the Wexner Center for the Arts as part of an artist residency the during the 2018-2019 season. Composed for the Urban Art Ensemble and premiered at the historic Lincoln Theatre (Columbus, Ohio). January 26, 2019.
2017
The Coming
Commissioned by Denison University Department of Dance. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Quartet at Knapp Performance Space (Granville, Ohio) as part of the semester-long Mellon artist-in-residence. April.
2016
Blues In August
Commissioned by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Premiered by the Urban Art Ensemble (Mark Lomax, II conductor) at the Short North Stage (Columbus, Ohio) as part of the year-long August Wilson Festival. August.
Song of the Dogon
Commissioned by the Wexner Center for the Arts. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Trio (Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone and Dr. William Menefield- piano) at the Wexner Center for the Arts (Columbus, Ohio). June.
By Grace
Music for cello and piano. Commissioned by Timothy Holley, North Carolina Central University.
Blues People
Commissioned by the Johnstone Fund for New Music. Premiered by the Mark Lomax Trio (Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone and Dr. William Menefield- piano) at the Short North Stage (Columbus, Ohio) as part of the year-long August Wilson Festival. January.
2014
Sankofa
Commissioned by Urban Strings Columbus. Premiered by Urban Strings Columbus (Stephen Spottswood, conductor) and Dr. Meisha Adderley (soloist) at the Classically Columbus concert at The Martin Luther King Complex (Columbus, Ohio). October.
2012
Trouble Don’t Last for Bassoon and Piano
Commissioned by Dr. Maya Stone. Premiered at the International Double Reed Society conference at Miami University of Ohio (Oxford, Ohio). July.
2011
Currently
Commissioned by Dr. Crystal Sellers for premier at Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio. February.
2010
Eight Gospel Arrangements for Symphony, Gospel Choir, and Rhythm Section
Commissioned by the First Gospel Choral Festival of Prague. Premiered at the Proms Music Festival, Prague, Czech Republic (Smetana Hall), July.
String Quartet No. 1 (2nd Movement)
Premiered by Carpe Diem String Quartet and sponsored by the Johnstone Fund for New Music, Columbus, Ohio, May.
2008
Six Arrangements for Symphony, Gospel Choir, and Rhythm Section
Gospel Meets Symphony. Akron Symphony, Akron, OH. February.
2007
The State of Black America- The Mark Lomax Trio (tenor sax, bass, drums)
Jazz at the Hyatt, Cincinnati, Ohio. February.
2002
Spiritual Unity Suite- The Mark Lomax Sextet (trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, bass, drums)
Premiered at the Faith and Arts concert and lecture series, Faith Ministries Church.
1999
Tales of the Black Experience- The Mark Lomax Sextet (trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass, drums, percussion) Commissioned by the Columbus Juneteenth Celebration Commission. Premiered at the Juneteenth Celebration, Columbus, OH.
2006
Jesus Is the Reason and I’ve Got A Robe (R. Wise)
Arranged by Mark Lomax, Gospel Meets Symphony. Nashville Symphony, Nashville, TN
Recordings as a leader
2020
The Last Concert (CFG Multimedia CFG202002)
Composed and performed music for The Mark Lomax Trio.
Edwin Bayard- tenor and soprano saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, and Mark Lomax, II- drum set. Performed live at Western Michigan University.
400 Years Suite (CFG Multimedia CFG202001)
Composed and performed music for The Urban Art Ensemble.
John Lardinois & Devin Copfer- violins, Norman Cardwell-Murri- viola, Mary Davis- cello, Edwin Bayard- tenor and soprano saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, William Menefield- piano, and Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
2019
400: An Afrikan Epic (CFG Multimedia CFG00201901-12)
Composed, performed, and produced music for solo drum set, the Ogún Meji Duo, The Mark Lomax Trio, The Mark Lomax Quartet, Ucelli: The Columbus Cello Quartet, Ngoma Lungundu, and the Urban Art Ensemble.
First Ankcestor (CFG00201901)
Ngoma Lungundu Afrikan percussion ensemble.
Baba Mehib, Baba Barago, Freddie Kelley, & Mark Lomax, II-percussion.
Song of the Dogon (CFG00201902)
The Mark Lomax Quartet.
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
Dance of the Orisha (CFG00201903)
The Mark Lomax Quartet
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett-bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
The Coming (CFG00201904)
The Mark Lomax Quartet
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett-bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
Ma’afa (CFG00201905)
The Urban Art Ensemble
William Manley & Erin Gilliland- violins, Norman Cardwell-Murri- viola, Mary Davis- cello, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set, William Menefield- conductor.
Up South: Conversations on American Idealism (CFG00201906)
The Mark Lomax Trio
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, & Mark Lomax, II-drum set.
Four Women (CFG00201907)
Ucelli: The Columbus Cello Quartet
Pei An Chao, Mary Davis, Cora Kuyvenhoven, & Wendy Morton- cello.
Blues In August (CFG00201908)
The Urban Art Ensemble
William Manley & Erin Gilliland- violins, Norman Cardwell-Murri- viola, Mary Davis- cello, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set, William Menefield- conductor.
Tales of the Black Experience: 20 Years Later (CFG00201909)
The Mark Lomax Quartet
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett-bass, & Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
Ankh & The Tree of Life (CFG00201910)
The Mark Lomax Trio
Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, & Mark Lomax, II-drum set.
Spirits of the Egungun (CFG00201911)
The Ogún Meji Duo
Edwin Bayard- tenor & soprano saxophone, Mark Lomax, II-drum set.
Afrika United (CFG00201912)
Mark Lomax, II- drum set.
2018
For Those Who Have Gone, But Still Remain (CFG00201801)
Composed and performed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenor saxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum set/composer/executive producer.
From King To Clark (CFG00201802)
Composed and performed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenor saxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum
set/composer/executive producer.
Duo Meditations (CFG00201803)
Composed and performed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenor saxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum set/composer/executive producer.
Modern Communications in Ancient Rhythms: Live (CFG00201804)
Composed, performed, and produced music for solo drum set. Mark Lomax, II - drum set.
Tribute to Logan Rollins (documentary sound track)
Arranged, performed, and produced the music of Logan Rollins for a local PBS documentary about his life. Michael Wade- trumpet, Edwin Bayard -tenor saxophone, Robert Floyd- piano, and Mark Lomax, II - drum set.
Contrafacts EP (CFG00201805)
Composed, performed, and produced music for the Mark Lomax Quartet. Commissioned by the Johnston Fund for New Music. Premiered at the Short North Stage (Columbus, Ohio). November 2018 Edwin Bayard-tenor saxophone, James Maneri- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, and Mark Lomax, II - drum set.
2017
Holler (CFG Multimedia CFG00201701)
Composed and performed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenor saxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum
set/composer/executive producer.
For Those Who Have Gone But Still Remain (CFG Multimedia CFG00201701)
Composed and performed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenor saxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum set/composer/executive producer.
2016 The Art of Sound (CFG Multimedia CFG-201601)
Composed music for the Ogún Meji Duo. Edwin Bayard - tenorsaxophone and Mark Lomax, II - drum set/composer/executive producer.
Blues People (CFG Multimedia CFG-201602)
Composed 7 movement work for improvising trio (piano, saxophone, drum set) inspired by the LeRoi Jones text. Mark Lomax, II-drums/composer/executive producer.
Blues in August (CFG Multimedia CFG-201603DVD)
Composed 5 movement work for string quartet and improvising trio (tenor saxophone, bass, and drum set) inspired by 4 August Wilson plays. Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2015 On The B Side (CFG Multimedia CFG-201504)
Composed and arranged 10 songs for the pop instrumental market. Allinstruments performed and produced by Mark Lomax, II
Requiem for a Fallen King: A Tribute To Elvin Jones (CFG Multimedia CFG-201503)
Composed sixty minute suite in honor of jazz drumming legend for jazz quartet. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
Solo Meditations Vol.1 & Vol.2 (CFG Multimedia CFG-201502)
Collection of spontaneous compositions for solo drum set reflecting on the American cultural landscape. Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
Spirit Music (CFG Multimedia CFG-201501)
Produced live recordings of Negro Spirituals for jazz trio. Dr. William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2014
Isis & Osiris (Inarhyme Records IR-1007)
Composed a suite of music for jazz trio inspired by the ancient Egyptian god and goddess. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
#BLACKLIVESMATTER (CFG Multimedia CFG-201402)
Produced recordings of spontaneous composition for jazz duo and samples. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone/composer,
Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
We Shall Overcome: Spirituals & The Blues Vol. 2 (CFG Multimedia CFG-201401)
Produced live recordings of Negro Spirituals for jazz quartet. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2013 Love Is… (CFG Multimedia CFG-201303)
Arranged, produced, and recorded 10 songs comprised of vocal and instrumental performances of original compositions and popular songs for the pop instrumental market. All instruments performed by Mark Lomax, II and guest soloists.
MLQ: Live At The Thompson House (CFG Multimedia CFG-201302)
Produced live recordings of original works for jazz quartet. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
Modern Communication In Ancient Rhythms (CFG Multimedia CFG-201301)
Composed and performed music for solo drum set. Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2010
Christmas Time Is Here (CFG Multimedia CFG-201001)
Arranged, produced, and recorded 10 arrangements of popular Christmas songs for the pop instrumental market. All instruments performed by Mark Lomax, II.
The State of Black America (Inarhyme Records, IR-1005)
Composed a suite for jazz trio which serves as a music commentary of Black America’s progress since the late 1970s and the virtual end of the Civil Rights Movement. Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II-drums/composer/executive producer.
2004
Lift Every Voice! (BMR002004)
Arranged 8 Negro Spirituals, a gospel anthem, and an original composition for jazz trio. William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2001
Tales of the Black Experience: A Suite In 10 Parts (BMR002001)
Composed suite depicting African American history from early Africa to the return of Jesus Christ for two poets and jazz sextet. Text by Scott Woods and Vernell Bristow. Ansyn Banks- trumpet, Stephen Lomax- alto saxophone, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Edward Brookshire- bass, Steve ‘Paco’ Grier- percussion, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
2000 Live At The 501! (BMR002000)
Collection of jazz standards and three original compositions for jazz quintet. Ansyn Banks- trumpet, Stephen Lomax- alto saxophone/composer, Hamilton Hardin- piano, Manuel Quintero- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/arranger/executive producer.
1999 Blacklisted (BMR001999)
Composed three of five pieces for jazz sextet exploring carious jazz styles. Ansyn Banks- trumpet, Stephen Lomax- alto saxophone/composer, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Christopher Haney- bass, Steve ‘Paco’ Grier- percussion, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer/executive producer.
Recordings as a side-man
2017
The Many and the Few (Crownovo records)
Original compositions by Jack Novotny. Jack Novotny- tenor saxophone Benito Gonzales- piano, Juini Booth- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums.
2014 Nebulosity (Crownovo records)
Original compositions by Jack Novotny. Jack Novotny- tenor saxophone Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums.
2008 King ‘Fruitbowl’ Reeves & Charlie ‘Bunns’ Wilson: Acknowledgement (Blue Sapphire Records)
Tribute to John Coltrane recorded live in Cincinnati, Ohio. King Reeves- vibraphone, Charlie Wilson- piano, John Riddley- vocal, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Brandon Meeks- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums.
2007
Eddie Brookshire Quintet: Celebrating the Human Spirit
Contributed two original compositions and one arrangement for jazz quintet. Gary Onady- trumpet, Jack Novotny- tenor saxophone/composer, Kenny Drew Jr.- piano, Edward Brookshire- bass/composer, Mark Lomax, II- drums/composer.
2006
Passions Book Two: Bowl & Bunns and Friends Live at the Hyatt (Blue Sapphire Records)
Recorded live in Cincinnati, Ohio. King Reeves- vibraphone, Charlie Wilson- piano, John “Ya-Ya” White- guitar, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, Edward Brookshire- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums.
2005
Legacy and Music of John Coltrane: A celebration of the Music of John Coltrane (Clarion Jazz)
Azar Lawrence- tenor saxophone, Edwin Bayard- tenor saxophone, William Menefield- piano, Dean Hulett- bass, Mark Lomax, II- drums.
Recordings as a producer, composer, orchestrator
2012
Created To Worship!: Praise and Worship Music for Children’s Voices by Cynthia Gowens (BMR002012GM)
Scored, arranged, orchestrated, produced, and recorded music for children’s choir.
2007
Sing Praises To God: Praise and Worship Music for Children’s Voices by Cynthia Gowens (BMR002007GM)
Scored, arranged, orchestrated, produced, and recorded music for children’s choir.
2002
Let Us Worship!: Praise and Worship Music for Children’s Voices by Cynthia Gowens (BMR002002GM)
Scored, arranged, orchestrated, produced, and recorded music for children’s choir.