Lenny Marcus, jazz pianist who adds flute/vocals, has recorded over 20 CD's, performed in several international jazz festivals, 3 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festivals, and numerous jazz and blues festivals. His groups are highly sought after for local and regional gigs in Virginia and North Carolina. Lenny originally began his career in DC, studying with Ray Bryant, then he moved to New Orleans and studied with jazz greats Ellis Marsalis and Alvin Batiste. His group's jazz sound is unique, from high energy to more meditative. Lenny's original compositions have been featured on radio and TV, the National Weather Channel (many songs), NPR ALL That Jazz, and CNN's Heroes series. Two of his songs were finalists in the ISC international song competition. His compositions are refreshing and uplifting, and he has been compared to Vince Guaraldi, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner, Mose Allison-type vocal style, and Ray Bryant. Marcus has played and recorded with Charlie Byrd, David Fathead Newman, Jane Powell, Brian Lynch, Herb Ellis, Sonny Fortune, Frank Foster, and many others. His 2011 "Jazz Of Beethoven" CD received critical acclaim from JAZZ TIMES and CADENCE magazines, the latter calling the performance of his group "excellent." JAZZ TIMES Magazine states: "Marcus's jazz is infectious!"
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