Marcus Strickland

[Tom 1960]

While attending the Fred Hersch show last night, I ran into my neighbors from down the street who I never had any idea were jazz fans. In our conversations they recommended I attend the Marcus Strickland show in April. They seemed to be pretty positive on him. I have to admit I really know nothing of the guy, although I'm definitely curious. What do you guys think? He's performing in a trio which should be interesting.

[J.A.W.]

Wikipedia

Marcus Strickland site

[jlhoots]

You should go.

[Niko]

Smalls Archive has some of his shows:

http://www.smallsjazzclub.com/index.cfm?itemcategory=30817&personDetailId=65

[sal]

I dislike his playing very much.

[kh1958]

I've seen him a couple of times--with Tom Harrell at the Village Vanguard, he was the weakest and least original member of the band. And with Horaace Arnold, who actually expressed some displeasure with the saxophonists level of development. So unless he's improved alot over the last two or three years, a group under his leadership might prove to be a dull concert.

[relyles]

I have enjoyed what I have heard from him this far - in particular his playing with Roy Haynes. He is not breaking any new ground and still has not found a definately distinctive voice, but he is a solid player who is still developing.

[sonnymax]

I dislike his playing very much.

I knew I'd find you here!

[kh1958]

I have enjoyed what I have heard from him this far - in particular his playing with Roy Haynes. He is not breaking any new ground and still has not found a definately distinctive voice, but he is a solid player who is still developing.

Are you confusing Marcus Strickland with Jaleel Shaw?

[relyles]

I have enjoyed what I have heard from him this far - in particular his playing with Roy Haynes. He is not breaking any new ground and still has not found a definately distinctive voice, but he is a solid player who is still developing.

Are you confusing Marcus Strickland with Jaleel Shaw?

No. Strickland preceeded Shaw in Haynes' band.

Edited February 8, 2010 by relyles

[kh1958]

I have enjoyed what I have heard from him this far - in particular his playing with Roy Haynes. He is not breaking any new ground and still has not found a definately distinctive voice, but he is a solid player who is still developing.

Are you confusing Marcus Strickland with Jaleel Shaw?

No. Strickland preceeded Shaw in Haynes' band.

I thought that might prove my point about his non-distinctive playing, but once again the facts have undermined one of my hypotheses!

Edited February 8, 2010 by kh1958

[relyles]

You are too clever for me. Besides - even I know the difference between alto (Shaw) and tenor (Strickland)

[kh1958]

You are too clever for me. Besides - even I know the difference between alto (Shaw) and tenor (Strickland)

I've sinking further into the bog with each post--in my defense, it is Monday.

Edited February 8, 2010 by kh1958

[CJ Shearn]

I enjoy Strickland with Tain, although his solo after Kenny Garrett on "Mr. JJ" from "Detained" seems a bit anticlimactic.

[tranemonk]

his double-CD Twi-Life is very good...

[marcello]

I dig Marcus.

He develops and advances every day.

I actually don't like Kenny Garretts tendency to milk his solos for audience response.

Marcus is a thinker.