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Lenny Marcus Trio
Lenny Marcus hails from Washington, D.C. and worked for many years in New Orleans and south Louisiana. While there, Lenny had the opportunity to study with world-renowned jazz educator Alvin Batiste at Southern University, as well as the legendary jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, among others. Perhaps the greatest influences came, however, from the strong left-handed, blues-oriented pianist Ray Bryant, to whom Lenny grew up listening, as well as the more modern, modal approach of McCoy Tyner. His bluesy, vocal phrasings remind the listener of a young Mose Allison, with a little Michael Franks mixed in. Lenny also brings his own unique style, providing a fresh, innovative, and highly creative approach to the jazz listener.

Ed Mikenas is originally from New York where he studied bass with Ron Carter and arranging with Manny Albam. He has a Masters degree from the Manhattan School of Music and has toured with Skitch Henderson (director of the original "Tonight Show" band) as well as appeared in numerous Broadway shows such as "Pippin", "Godspell" and "The Magic Show". He has performed on "Saturday Night Live" with Esther Phillips and received standing ovations at the Apollo Theater with this group. He has worked with many superb and eclectic musicians throughout the years including Sonny Fortune, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddily, Scarlet Rivera, Ornette Coleman, Roy Haynes, Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, and Jack Wilkins.

Peter Ingram, formerly from London, England, has been a central figure on the jazz scene in the Raleigh-Durham area for many years. His band, "Group Sax", has recorded three albums, won several prestigious awards, and toured the Southeast extensively. He has worked with many jazz greats including Stan Getz, Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, Bud Shank, and Buddy DeFranco to name a few. Recording credits include dates with pianist Sir Roland Hanna, guitarist Charlie Byrd, saxaphonist Frank Foster and Sonny Fortune, and vocalist Carol Sloane.

Guest Artists Appearing on Request with LMT:
Sonny Fortune: Sonny, the great alto saxaphonist, flutist and composer, is a riveting improviser who can play inside or out with a logic and passion that never loses the listener, as is evident on his three critically acclaimed releases for Blue Note Records. He is featured on LMT's third CD "Jazzaphrenia".

Frank Foster: This legendary tenor saxaphonist is celebrating over 50 years in music! He has worked and/or recorded with every major jazz artist since 1950 from Dizzy Gillespie to Wynton Marsalis. During the nine years Frank led the world famous Count Basie Orchestra, he received two Grammy Awards. He is also featured on LMT's third CD "Jazzaphrenia".

Mundell Lowe: As one of the "Great Guitars" that included the late legendary guitarist Charlie Byrd (with whom LMT made many concert appearances and is featured on their 2nd CD "A Different Shade of Blue"), Mundell is one of the giants of jazz who has earned the respect of critics and musicians for his contribution to America's most original art from.

What the Critics Are Saying:

"Marcus Resembles Keith Jarrett..." - David Lewis, Cadence Magazine

"...influenced by Ray Bryant and Ellis Marsalis..." - Gene Hyde, Discology

"...notes spill out of the piano Oscar Peterson-style..." - Owen Cordle, Raleigh News and Observer

"An amazing performance..." - John Barrett Jr., Jazz Improv


The Lenny Marcus Trio website

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