Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson - My Turn (2005)



Artist: Marcus Anderson
Title Of Album: My Turn
Year Of Release: 2005
Label: Marcus Anderson Rec
Genre: Jazz / Smooth Jazz
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 192 kbps
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 55:19 min
Total Size: 76 MB

Tracklist:

01 - That's the Way It Goes 5:13
02 - Warmth of Your Smile 4:54
03 - My Turn 4:27
04 - Last Dance 4:53
05 - Waiting for You 5:09
06 - Second Time Around 4:52
07 - You Stay On My Mind 4:57
08 - All the Way 4:39
09 - Silent Cries 3:41
10 - Hard Groove 5:08
11 - Erika 4:02
12 - 11 Ways to Love You 3:48

Album Notes
At the age of 24, saxophone prodigy and vocalist, Marcus Anderson, electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that exceeds well beyond his years. Anderson's debut album "My Turn" is an upbeat collection of soulful R&B moods, ranging from bold jazz grooves to romantic ballads.

Anderson, a jazz studies student at North Carolina Central University, is also a member of the program's world-renowned Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Ira Wiggins. Anderson has auditioned for and been a part of the HBCU National All-Star Band for 3 consecutive years on tenor saxophone. Anderson has also already had the chance to play with or along side many of his musical influences and share the stage while touring with jazz pianist Marcus Johnson and performing with Bob Baldwin, Wynton Marsalis, Bradford Marsalis, Ledisi, Kenny Navarro, Alex Bugnon, Mike Phillips, Eric Darius, Norman Brown, Brian Culberson and Kevin Griffin. Anderson has also shared the stage with Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, George Duke, Everette Harp, David Dyson, Chip Shearin, and Layla Hathaway, just to name a few.

Anderson (a Spartanburg, South Carolina, native) was introduced to the saxophone at age 12. As a member of a large musical family of 7 siblings where both his mother and father sing regularly, Anderson's gifts as a musical prodigy were nurtured early. He began singing and playing in the church along side his brother Alphaeus at the age of 13. "Gospel music is where I get the expression and the feeling I put towards my own music," said Anderson. But it was his father who introduced him to the then budding music referred to as Smooth Jazz.

"Everything comes out on this record exactly the way I wanted it to," said Anderson. Anderson co-produced, wrote, and arranged "My Turn" and the notable "M-Pressions," also his live backing band, backs him. "My Turn" offers hints of the musicians that inspire Anderson. The album offers whispers of Kirk Whalum, Donald Hayes, and Everett Harp. But none of his inspiration would not be possible without GOD who is the essence of him and everything that is.

The sophisticated soulful ballad "That's the way it Goes," is inspired by romantic reflections of Anderson's. The album's title track, "My Turn," "is meant to catch you off guard," said Anderson. It is an "instrumental bio" of Anderson's growth as a musician.

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Marcus Anderson - From The Heart (2009)



Artist: Marcus Anderson
Title Of Album: From The Heart
Year Of Release: 2009
Genre: Jazz / Smooth Jazz
Format: MP3
Bitrate: CBR 320 kbps
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 57:19 min
Total Size: 126 MB

Tracklist:

01. From The Heart (5:31)
02. Dolce (So Sweet) (3:37)
03. Pretty Things (6:58)
04. Karsen's Song (4:27)
05. Reasons Why I Love You (3:56)
06. With All My Heart (4:33)
07. So In Love (4:00)
08. Believe In Yourself (4:28)
09. Groove Session (6:28)
10. Time For Change (3:35)
11. Everything's Clearer (4:30)
12. Sparkle City (5:12)

About Marcus Anderson
2009 Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson releases From The Heart his second solo album featuring Eddie Baccus Jr from Pieces of a Dream. From The Heart is a versatile, flavorful album that stretches the definition of the smooth jazz genre. It's an upbeat collection of musical moods ranging from sensual R&B, to bold Latin and jazz grooves. The title track “From The Heart” burns and grooves with funk and vigor to spare while living up to its title with romantic piano harmony lines and a charming flute solo the listener wishes would last just a bit longer. Look for this fresh, high-spirited groove on CDBaby & iTunes!

At the age of 24, Marcus electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that exceeds well beyond his years. Anderson has already had the chance to play with many of his musical influences including Branford Marsalis, Marcus Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Ledisi and has opened for Boney James, Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright. With this new release, Anderson now steps to center stage for what’s sure to be an exciting ride. Anderson states, “For me, it’s about the crowd”, said Anderson, “I feed off their energy...”.

Anderson (a Spartanburg, South Carolina, native) was introduced to the saxophone at age 12. As a member of a large musical family of 7 siblings where both his mother and father sing regularly, Anderson's gifts as a musical prodigy were nurtured early. He began singing and playing in the church along side his brother Alphaeus at the age of 13. "Gospel music is where I get the expression and the feeling I put towards my own music," said Anderson. But it was his father who introduced him to the then budding music referred to as Smooth Jazz.

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