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Brotherhood: Marcus Strickland
by Russ Musto
Twenty-something saxophonist Marcus Strickland is rapidly emerging as the preeminent voice of his generation on the instrument, showing a maturity belying his youth that is the combined result of the excellent tutelage he received in the New School’s Contemporary Jazz Program, and the wealth of experience he’s already gained through his touring with drummers Roy Haynes and Jeff “Tain” Watts. Along with twin brother, drummer E.J., another New School graduate, the horn player is creating an identifiably fresh new sound ...
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All About Jazz
What do many of the best in jazz history have in common? Ties to Detroit and Philadelphia If it weren't for Detroit and Philadelphia, the history of modern jazz would be a lot shorter and a lot less hip. These two meccas are so similar in substance, style and the sheer number of musicians that rose from their streets to prominence that they could be twins separated at birth. But when you narrow the focus specifically to bass players, the ...
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