10 CDs will be raffled off at the show!

Based in Baltimore, The Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra is a nonet comprised of 6 horns ( bass clarinet, alto saxophone/flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone) along with piano, bass, and drums.

Through the group's instrumentation, compositions, and arrangements, the ensemble achieves a uniquely dark and rich texture of sound. The music often incorporates jazz with other influences from classical to middle-eastern themes but always swings hard and features strong solos from of each member in the ensemble. Throughout however, the group swings hard and showcases the strongly individualized soloing of each member in the ensemble.

Here's some great press on the faboulous nonet:

“Todd Marcus has an excellent big band…Excellent bass clarinetist, composer.”

--- Baltimore Sun, October 20, 2005

“Once you know who Todd Marcus is and what his music is you learn that you have found something special. He writes beautiful music, and he and his orchestra have the magic touch…People seem to be surprised that this group is from Baltimore…We have wonderful music here, and The Todd Marcus Orchestra proves it.”

--- Music Monthly, February 2005

“Marcus…brings a saxophonic rigor to the bass clarinet while also generating enough sonic power to front a nine-piece ensemble…With his melodic imagination and technical aptitude on an unorthodox horn, Marcus has something truly new and personal to offer.”

--- David R. Adler, contributing writer, Jazz Times,