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Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra - cd Release Concert at St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Courtesy of Liz Fixsen | Posted on October 24, 2014
Where
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Road
Rockville, DC
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When
Mon, November 3, 2014
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Todd Marcus
clarinet, bassGreg Tardy
saxophoneRussell Kirk
saxophoneBrent Birkhead
saxophoneAlex Norris
trumpetDarius Jones
saxophone, altoHelen Sung
pianoTom Baldwin
bassEric Kennedy
drumsIrene Jalenti
vocalsAbout
Todd Marcus, award-winning bass clarinetist and composer, was born of an American mother and an Egyptian father. Over the past decade, while still remaining true to American jazz styles, he has increasingly explored Middle-Eastern sounds which he has channeled into his stirring original compositions that reflect a range of emotions aroused by the events of the Arab Spring. These compositions have been recorded in his
earlier albums. The new album, Blues for Tahir, continues Marcus’ bold experiments with blending American jazz traditions with the evocative sounds of the Middle East. The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra appears with Jon Seligman on Percussion. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door. Students with ID: $12 advance, $17 door. Concert presented by Institute of Musical Traditions and Jazz Beyond Borders....