Jazz Junior Feat. Marcus Roberts Trio at Burlington Discover Jazz Festival at Flynn Center for The Performing Arts

“We call him ‘the genius of modern piano’ because he is.” —Wynton Marsalis

Jazz Junior with the Marcus Roberts Trio is welcoming to music fans of all ages. Bring the whole family to FlynnSpace to learn about the uniquely American art form that is jazz. This is not your typical jazz show. The informal setting and general admission will allow for a more relaxed atmosphere. You can even bring your own snacks!

The Marcus Roberts Trio can alternate from a rhythm-led exploration of uncharted soundscapes to sunny funk propelled by Roberts’ piano. With Rodney Jordan on bass and Jason Marsalis behind the drums, each of the three players takes turns at the helm with equal virtuosity...

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“We call him ‘the genius of modern piano’ because he is.” —Wynton Marsalis

Jazz Junior with the Marcus Roberts Trio is welcoming to music fans of all ages. Bring the whole family to FlynnSpace to learn about the uniquely American art form that is jazz. This is not your typical jazz show. The informal setting and general admission will allow for a more relaxed atmosphere. You can even bring your own snacks!

The Marcus Roberts Trio can alternate from a rhythm-led exploration of uncharted soundscapes to sunny funk propelled by Roberts’ piano. With Rodney Jordan on bass and Jason Marsalis behind the drums, each of the three players takes turns at the helm with equal virtuosity. Their sets play out conversations of tempos and mood, constantly testing and redrawing the limits of a trio. Roberts has toured with Wynton Marsalis and is a mentee of Maestro Seiji Ozawa, with whom he and the trio have also collaborated. Roberts has received numerous commissioning awards, including ones from Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chamber Music America, and ASCAP. In 2014 Roberts received an honorary doctorate from the Julliard School.

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