In Mind, Ken Berman's 2006 release, features ten inspired original tracks showcasing his genius as a composer and pianist, leading a combo that includes the great John Lockwood on bass and legendary drummers Yoron Israel and Bob Gullotti. Reviewing In Mind for The L.A. Jazz Scene, jazz critic Scott Yanow writes: "When listening to Ken Berman's trio CD In Mind, it is easy to think of Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, for Berman's chord voicings and his close interplay with his sidemen recall the work of his two predecessors. The difference is that Berman wrote all ten selections, he never copies Evans or Jarrett, and at times he sounds more advanced than either of them. The music overall is both swinging and thoughtful, spontaneous and purposeful." The French newspaper Le Monde praised Ken Berman, a sensation in Paris, as “precise and inventive,” and the “talk of the town in the clubs of the capital of jazz.” His music has been featured on KCSM in San Francisco, WGBH in Boston, WFMT in Chicago, WEMU in Michigan, and KZSU at Stanford University. In Mind was rated one of the top 15 jazz releases of 2006 on the Jazz with Bob Parlocha website.

Ken Berman's 2003 CD, The Ken Berman Trio also received critical acclaim and has been regularly featured on radio stations from Boston to New York. Le Monde hailed The Ken Berman Trio as a “fluid and erudite,” recording containing “complex improvisations imbued with delicate sensuality and brilliance.” The CD features seamless and adventurous interplay between Ippei Ichimaru (bass), Miki Matsuki (drums) and Ken Berman (piano), and includes four noted original compositions as well as unique and soulful versions of three jazz classics. Bassist Ippei Ichimaru adds his own unique palette of colors and grooves to Berman’s delicate harmonies while drummer Miki Matsuki lays down an animated and thoughtful pulse that give the compositions stunning vibrancy and dimension.