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Marcus Strickland's 10 Picks...
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- Freedom Suite - Sonny Rollins (Riverside)
Sonny, needless to say, is one of the most lyrical
jazz tenor saxophonists. When he plays in trio
format you can easily hear how he continuously
states and develops new melodies/themes. This
recording is killin'!!
- Talking Book - Stevie Wonder (Motown)
Everybody loves the songwriting and singing of
Stevie Wonder. This is one of my favorite
recordings of his. Stevie's use of analog
synthesizers is out of this world, so is Jeff
Beck's guitar solo on "Lookin' For Another Pure
Love"!!
- Coltrane - John Coltrane (Impulse)
The cats in this quartet were always playin' as if
it was their last day of existence. McCoy, Jimmy,
Elvin & JC never had trouble getting into "THE
ZONE". They make me feel like playin', no matter
what mood I'm in! Especially on "Out of This
World".
- Big Boi & Dre Present... - Outkast (Artista)
This recording just lays out the history and
development of Outkast, as well as develpoment of
Hip-Hop from the mid-nieties to now. This CD is a
synopsis of their entrancing hooks, riffs and
beats. They've got everything in their music -
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues- it's all there.
- The Nurturer - Geri Allen (Blue Note)
Geri nows how to bring the sound out that piano,
and I like her compostions. The rhythm section is
kilin' - Tain, Hurst.
- Revolution of the Mind - James Brown (Polydor)
What could I possibly say that you haven't heard
about James Brown. FUNKY indeed!!
- Cross Country Tour - Ahmad Jamal Trio (MCA)
To continue my fascination with cats that make the
piano sing, I have to mention Ahmad Jamal. I love
records that I can listen to all the way through.
And, there's a bonus - a second CD of one of the
greatest piano trios. Check out how they start
"The Party's Over"!! No matter what beat they
start on, they are swingin' the crap out those
great songs.
- He's Coming - Roy Ayers (Polydor)
Listening to Roy makes me wish I could have
existed in the 70's. I was born in '79, so this
is all I can experience of that time. My favorite
track is "We Live in Brooklyn, Baby".
- the Complete Columbia Studio Recordings - Miles
Davis Quintet (Columbia)
I just want to thank Miles, Wayne, Herbie, Ron,
and Tony. What a gift they are to the world!
- Lucky Strikes - Lucky Thompson (Prestige)
Lucky's sound is gorgeous. I like the soprano sax
when it is played as a seperate entity from the
alto and tenor, rather than an extension of those
horns.
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In his early twenties, tenor & soprano saxophonist Marcus Strickland is a significant contributor to the fertile jazz scene of New York. With a gorgeous tone and unabashed command of both his instrument & linear expression, the sax man demands the listener's attention. Since his appearance in "The City" in 1997, Marcus has shared the stage and recorded with jazz musicians of an elite proportion.
The young saxophonist has gained professional and artistic integrity through experiences with The Carnegie Hall Big Band, The Mingus Big Band, the Tom Harrell Big Band, the Milt Jackson Big Band, The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Reggie Workman's African American Legacy Band.
Marcus has also performed with the small groups of Wynton Marsalis, Tom Harrell, Winard Harper, Mark Whitfield, Donald Edwards, and currently plays with the Roy Haynes Quartet and the Lonnie Plaxico Group.
Read AAJ's review of At Last and be sure to visit Marcus' website at http://www.marcusstrickland.com
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