Bass Clarinet Jazz Innovator: Todd Marcus on Art, Creativity, and Community
S8 #55

Bass Clarinet Jazz Innovator: Todd Marcus on Art, Creativity, and Community

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.

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.
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Rob Lee
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Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.