Todd Marcus Jazz

Todd Marcus, a virtuoso bass clarinetist and a cornerstone of Baltimore's music scene, joins Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. They delve into Todd's role in bringing Baltimore's jazz scene to the forefront and his dual role as a social activist. Discussing his "Baltimore by Baltimore" event, Todd highlights collaborations with renowned musicians and the vibrant marketplace of local artists. His unique focus on the bass clarinet and his Egyptian-American heritage influence his groundbreaking compositions. This episode explores how Todd blends his passion for jazz with community engagement, aiming to rejuvenate Baltimore's spirit through music and social change. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/ The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Todd Marcus, a talented jazz artist known for his innovative use of the bass clarinet, joins Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. They discuss Todd's self-taught journey through jazz theory and harmony, the musical influences that shaped his unique style, and his fusion of jazz with Middle Eastern sounds. The conversation highlights Baltimore's thriving arts and culture scene, the challenges musicians face, and Todd's mission to preserve jazz heritage through storytelling and interviews. This episode celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month by diving into Todd's creative process and his activism within Baltimore's arts and culture scene. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/ The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★