Marcus Roberts: Jazz Musician in New York

About Marcus Roberts

Marcus Roberts is an American jazz pianist whose work spans composing, arranging, bandleading, and teaching. In New York City he appears at Dizzy’s Club leading the Marcus Roberts Trio, including programs such as *Rhythm in Blue*, where the trio format puts his voicings and structural sense in plain view. His background as an educator shows in the way pieces are built and explained through sound rather than talk. The playing favors architecture and swing over display.