Todd Marcus Baltimore, Maryland
Bass clarinetist/composer Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet in modern straight-
ahead jazz.
His compositions feature ensembles from 2-10 musicians and often incorporate Middle-Eastern sounds from his Egyptian-American heritage.
Marcus balances his music by running Intersection of Change, a nonprofit addressing poverty issues in Baltimore, MD.
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