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Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra To Appear At Bohemian Caverns
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Liz Fixsen
The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra formed 10 years ago by bass clarinetist Todd Marcus, features outstanding musicians from many states. Its rich sound incorporates straight-ahead jazz with other influences from classical to Middle-Eastern. The orchestra explores a range of moods while swinging hard and showcasing the individual talents of each ensemble artist. The group’s Bohemian Caverns program on January 19 will pay special tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Jazz critics give enthusiastic kudos to Marcus: An explosion of straight-ahead ...
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Marcus Johnson Ranks #5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts
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All About Jazz
Marcus Johnson IS Poetically Justified. Award winning jazz pianist Marcus Johnson's latest album Poetically Justified has debuted at #5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts within fifteen days of the albums release. Known for his unparalleled success as a composer, producer, record-label founder and businessman, Johnson's eleventh solo jazz record was released on June 2, 2009. In a recent interview with the Washington Post Magazine, Johnson best describes his philosophy in his own words: In everything you do and dream, ...
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Marcus Johnson's 'Flo ...' CD Trilogy All Hit Billboard Top 15
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All About Jazz
Three is Marcus Johnson's lucky number this week. His FLO ... CD trilogy all broke Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts this week. Released September 9th and after one week of sales the FLO" (For the Love Of) CDs - Romance", Chill" and Standards" hit the Billboard charts at number 7, number 9 and number 13 respectively. The release of three CDs simultaneously is an amazing accomplishment. And, to have them each hit Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Top 15 at the same ...
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Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson to Perform in Riverside Art Museum Series
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All About Jazz
Organizers Kick Off New Jazz at Riverside Art Museum Series with Featured Performances by Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson — MEDIA ALERT — WHAT: Jazz @ RAM featuring Jazz Pianist Marcus Johnson
WHEN: Thursday, July 6th (During Riverside Arts Walk) Performance times - 6 and 8 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside Art Museum (on the rooftop) 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, Calif.
CREDENTIALS: Invited press may obtain credentials ...
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