Michael Marcus Duo: A tribute to Sax Player Morris Atchison at Bird & Beckett Books & Records

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Michael Marcus Duo: A Tribute to Sax Player Morris Atchison

This concert, put together by New York reed player Michael Marcus, is a tribute to legendary tenor saxist Morris Atchison. Atchison was an important player out of Oakland, Ca., working primarily in R&B and blues bands. He toured with Bobby Blue Bland during the 70's & 80's & 90's .During part of the era, the band included the leader of this date, clarinetist: Michael Marcus. Along the way, Atchison played with any number of great musicians including: Johnny Talbot-Albert King-Little Johnny Taylor-Sonny Simmons-Muzki Roberson -Eddie Henderson-Sugar Pie DeSanto-Dottie Ivory-Art Lewis-Wayne Bennett-John Handy, Bobby Forte -Charles Brown-and many more artists of elite stature! Morris was awarded "Blues Saxophonist of the year" by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame!