Jazz Articles about Brotherhood

Brotherhood: Marcus Strickland

by Russ Musto
February 24, 2004

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 ...