He imparted the dignity, nobility and honor of his heroes - Boogie Woogie Red, Little Brother Montgomery, Clarence 'Pinetop' Smith and others, but neither they nor anyone else could have taught him how to express such sadness and the transforming power of being able to endure it. That, rather than flawless technique, is Mr. B's truest gift.

    -  performance review: Gilmore Keyboard Festival

BLUES PIANIST DAZZLES FIA CROWD ... ingenious harmonic effects and cleer rhythmic syncopations that kept the music from becoming too predictable ... infectious music making that helps to revive the boogie and blues repertoire, which deserves a place in American music alongside Ragtime and Dixieland, both of which have already benefited from the efforts of modern-day performers.

    -  THE FLINT JOURNAL (review of Flint Institute of Arts Summer Series)

Four blues piano players (Roosevelt Sykes, Henry Gray, Boogie Woogie Red and Mr. B) tell the truth on this compilation album. The most impressive work comes from the youngest of the bunch, one Mr. B. ... this type of feel may be an endangered species. Enjoy it while - or if - you can.

    -  KEYBOARD MAGAZINE, review: Blue Ivory

Accompanied by swing band era vet J.C. Heard, Braun has come up with a winner on this, his second Blind Pig album. Not only are the musical choices A-1, the selection of vocalist Jeanne Carroll and the side men was equally inspired; to hear her deep, powerful voice rumbling through the Ida Cox classic, with Braun's superb support, is worth the price of the album by itself.

    -  JAZZTIMES, review: Partners in Time

Mr. B won the audience Saturday, wowing them in place of the event's lone no-show ... (she) may have been one of the biggest names on the bill but you wouldn't have known it by the audience's animated response to Mr. B's boisterous versions of rock 'n' roll classics.

    -  WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (review of Winnipeg Folk Festival)

This is one of a kind big band music with a boogie twist; amazing material that puts fun back in jazz.

    -  VICTORY MUSIC REVIEW: Hallelujah Train

The Blind Pig has hosted such piano luminaries as Sunnyland Slim, Blind John Davis, Roosevelt Sykes and Dr. John. Mark Braun is a singular talent in his field and his performances have been a credit to this club. I unreservedly recommend him to anyone interested in fine blues and boogie woogie piano.

    -  David Faber, booking agent, Blind Pig Cafe, Ann Arbor, Michigan

One of the best moments was a rollicking set by a Detroit boogie woogie piano player, Mr. B. ... (He) easily won over the crowd by roaring through "Down the Road Apiece" and Professor Longhair's "Mardi Gras." Mr. B is a talented, infectious performer.

    -  THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, review: Rose City Blues Festival

Mr. B is about the best I've heard around anywhere.

    -  J.C. Heard, interview: SouthEastern Michigan Jazz Association Newsletter

From the opening "Hallelujah Train" to the practically unbelievable 10 minutes of sheer energy in the finale, "B's Boogie Woogie," this album kicks out all the stops.

    -  LOUISIANA COUNTRY, review: Hallelujah Train