Bop Shop Records & Bop Arts present: THE TODD MARCUS QUINTET Todd Marcus - bass clarinet Paul Bollenback - guitar Bruce Barth - piano Jeff Reed - bass Eric Kennedy - drums & vocal
$20 at the door/ $10 for students
A perfect gift for fathers day!
Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz with his large and small ensembles. His straight-ahead playing and compositions swing with fiery and introspective intensity, offer a strong lyrical sensibility, and often incorporate the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage.
Though use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His music swings hard with both a fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility.
