Features Bass clarinet specialist Todd Marcus plays small ball with new ‘Trio+’ album The Baltimorean bass clarinetist Todd Marcus has become known for going big. His albums for nonet, 2006’s In Pursuit... November 12, 2019 0
Interviews Lafayette Gilchrist couldn’t figure out how to sound like other pianists. So he embraced his own style. Lafayette Gilchrist was 17 years old when he touched a piano for the first time. He now realizes that... July 24, 2019 0
Features How Kris Funn found his sound in the ‘gateway jazz’ of the CornerStore When Kris Funn and his group CornerStore were announced as the winners of the 2018 DCJazzPrix, the DC Jazz... June 14, 2019 0
Album reviews CapitalBop’s #1 Album of 2018: Todd Marcus, ‘On These Streets’ On his last album, 2015’s Blues for Tahrir, bass clarinetist Todd Marcus sought to directly address his Egyptian heritage,... December 22, 2018 0
Announcing... Sarah Hughes will take the saxophone to new heights at our next Spotlight Residency It’s said so often these days: “That artist defies categorization.” But eclecticism and openness are easy to come by.... October 12, 2018 0
Features Musician profile | Baltimore native Cyrus Chestnut relishes his gift — and passes it on to students Cyrus Chestnut performs at the Hamilton during the DC Jazz Festival. Along the way, he is spotlighting six of his most talented students. June 12, 2013 0
Interview | Todd Marcus on his many inheritances, from Egyptian music to Eric Dolphy by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Baltimorean bass clarinetist Todd Marcus, who will perform this Friday and Saturday at... November 14, 2012 3
Video | D.C. Jazz Loft Series preview: Todd Marcus on his nine-piece band & its sense of community by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board Tomorrow, Todd Marcus, Baltimore’s undersung bass clarinet master, will bring his remarkable nine-piece ensemble... May 31, 2012 1
Label profile | Silver Spring’s Cuneiform Records finds a following amongst musical misfits by Luke Stewart Editorial board Across the music industry’s diverse landscape, independent record labels have taken on many forms.... November 17, 2011 4