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Marcus Persiani
Marcus is a consummate musician who possesses a diverse musical vocabulary. He’s toured the U.S. and the world with notable artists that include Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt and Willie Colon. He’s also performed with Jerry and Andy Gonzalez, the Impressions, James “Jabbo” Ware, Vanessa Rubin, Savion Glover, and the Apollo Theater Showtime Band. Marcus has also shared the stage with immortals of the pantheon of greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Cecil McBee, Tito Puente, and Charlie Persip (Super-sound). As an integral part of Harlem’s musical scene, he was a member of the Sugar Hill Quartet for nearly two decades in the band’s residencies at St. Nick’s Pub, Lenox Lounge, Minton’s Playhouse, and Smoke (on the Upper West Side).
Marcus Persiani: In-Motion
Pianist Marcus Persiani has been recording as a sideman since 1991 and as a leader since 2005. He has terrific command of the keyboard and smart taste in song choices, which is always a plus for me. His trio album released in September, In-Motion (Persiani Music), features Curtis Lundy on bass and Emanuel Harrold on drums. ...
The Proper Time
Label: Persiani Music
Released: 2023
Track listing: 1. Little House Mouse 5:07
2. Blue Dress Rehearsal 4:54
3. Tropic Rain 5:42
4. Forecast Blues 6:29 ft. George Coleman
5. Walking N Talking 7:24
6. Before You Go 4:44
7. Voodoo Call 3:52
8. Mirage 2:59
9. Round House 5:17
In-Motion
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: No Problem; Edda; Royal Flush; For Heavens Sake; Bemsha Swing; Shell Reading; La Puerta Bass; Footsteps Blues.
Pianist/Composer Marcus Persiani 'The Proper Time' Features George Coleman, Wayne Escoffrey And More!
Marcus Persiani is a pianist, composer and arranger who has performed and toured with many luminary musicians throughout his career. First influenced by the sound of Debussy's melodies echoing from the piano through his home, he was drawn to jazz greats like Herbie Hancock, Ahmad Jamal, and McCoy Tyner. His journey has taken him from jny: ...
Urban Fictions
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2018
Track listing: 1 Take One Away
2 I'm An Old Cowhand
3 Project Blues
4 Lost City
5 Hackensack
6 Alone Together
7 Chinese Bed
8 Cowhand Reprise
Jazz @ Two Steps Down (Brooklyn) with the Steve Cromity Trio on June 10th
Jazz @ Two Steps Down is a monthly event that features vocalist Steve Cromity and his trio: Marcus Persiani (keyboards), Eric Lemon (bass) and Craig Haynes (drums). Each month also includes a veteran guest performer and this month it's the fabulous Vinnie Knight. Open mic for vocalists and instrumentalists follows so bring your axe! This month ...
The Uptown Jazz Collective: She Do What She Do
by Jerry D'Souza
The Uptown Jazz Collective makes a strong impression on She Do What She Do, fitting firmly into several grooves. The group is as much at ease singing the blues as it is filtering the essence of jazz, and giving gospel a big slab of soul--even delving into poetry. The band is tight and swings ...
The Uptown Jazz Collective: She Do What She Do
by Bruce Lindsay
The Uptown Jazz Collective is a muscular, energetic band that mixes some serious messages with some seriously good time grooves on She Do What She Do. The Ensemble is led by two baritones: saxophonist B. J. Jansen and vocalist William Theodore Carney III, aka T. C. III. The pair is backed by some ...