Jazz Innovator Marcus Roberts Plays Live
The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 8, 2015
29 years ago, Marcus Roberts started as the pianist for Wynton Marsalis' band, and has since become a prolific innovator and collaborator, creating ensembles with trios as well as a full symphony orchestra. He has collaborated with Seiji Ozawa, Roberts Spano, Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea, and Bela Fleck. His new release, a double album of original work, introduces a new 12-piece band called The Modern Jazz Generation. He will be playing tracks from his new album “Romance, Swing and The Blues” live in studio. Roberts and The Modern Jazz Generation will be playing at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center through January 11.
