Mark Lotz Trio
A trio in free flight through the realms of contemporary jazz.
Mark Lotz Trio
Mark Alban Lotz – flutes, fx
Zack Lober – bass
Jamie Peet – drums
Combining a classic jazz setup with the unconventional voice of the flute, this ensemble stands out for its bold sound. Fronted by flautist Mark Lotz, the trio features two celebrated musicians making waves in the Dutch jazz scene: drummer Jamie Peet and NYC veteran double bassist Zack Lober. Together, they push the boundaries of modern jazz, blending intricate improvisation with an exploratory spirit.
The flute is rarely heard in such robust, dynamic settings, giving this trio an intriguing position in contemporary jazz. Lotz’s consistently challenging approach as an improviser shatters preconceptions about the flute, proving its versatility and power as a jazz instrument.

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out!
The CD ‘Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out!’ is inspired by the Eight-Circuit Model of Consciousness, a philosophical and psychedelic concept developed by Dr. Timothy Leary in the 1960s. This conceptual framework serves as the foundation for the trio’s compositions and improvisations, offering a new exploration of sound and thought.
Timothy Leary (1920-1996), a prominent figure of the psychedelic 1960s was an American psychologist and writer who pioneered LSD for therapeutic use in psychiatry. He developed the “eight circuit model” of consciousness in his book “Exo-Psychology” (1977).
The ‘Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out!‘ release received glowing reviews and significant industry attention, with extensive radio play and features worldwide.
Highlights:
Featured twice as a New Recommended Release 2023 by NYC Jazz Records magazine
Achieved #2 on the iTunes Netherlands Top Jazz Albums chart.
Jazz Portugal
“Mark Lotz’s return to more avowed jazz is a vibrant, energetic record that sets alarm bells ringing.”
All About Jazz(USA)
“These ten tracks make a real good soundtrack for a really sweet trip. The music rides high and cascades like the seconds, the minutes, the hours of the psychedelic experience itself.”
CultureJazz(France)
“This is a musician who makes no compromises.”
All About Jazz (USA)
“Mark Alban Lotz is bringing sexy back into jazz.”
UKVibe (Great Britain)
“This is the spirit of jazz in its truest form.”
Flute Journal (UK)
“Pure genius.”
Jazz Da Gama (Canada)
“This is an album to die for.”
Polish Jazzblog Spot (Poland)
“Stellar example of musical chemistry and the essence of the sound.”
Walkers (Japan)
“Comes roaring powerfully.”
CultureJazz (France)
“Music that’s conducive to rambling, with a rhythmic tendency towards the obsessive, hard-hitting climaxes and zones of appeasement to great effect.”
Jazz Portugal (Portugal)
“Mark Lotz’s return to more avowed jazz, is a vibrant, energetic record that sets alarm bells ringing.”
JazzAndMo (Belgium)
“Fascinating compositions and improvisations. This is not just a tight trio. It is a true symbiosis. Brilliant!”
Soundtrack Of My Life (USA)
“This album is a breath of fresh air, a great fun to listen to and a mind expanding musical experience”.
Los Angeles Jazz Scene Magazine (USA)
“Mark Lotz, who was raised in Thailand, Uganda and Germany and is based in Europe, is one of the world’s top jazz flute players.”
Jazzflits (Netherlands)
“Grandmaster of the flute.”
- concert review Jazzflits
- Leids Dagblad (April 2025)
Band Members

Mark Lotz

Zack Lober


Jamie Peet
