Todd Marcus: The Harmonious Intersection of Jazz, Community, and Art in Baltimore by Baltimore
The Truth In This Art
English - October 26, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 48.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsComedy News Entertainment News abstract art techniques art process art curation art meaning art podcasts podcast for artist best podcast for artists art history podcast modern art podcast contemporary art podcast Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Step into the world of jazz and community activism with Todd Marcus, a bass clarinet virtuoso and a cornerstone of Baltimore's vibrant music and social change ecosystem 🎙️.
Inside the Episode:
🎵 Explore how Todd Marcus brings Baltimore's jazz scene to the forefront, featuring renowned musicians like Andrea Brachfeld, Marc Carey, Gary Thomas, and more.
💃 Discover the inspirations behind dance performances by Brinae Ali Destination 4Ever and ensemble shows from the Peabody Graduate Jazz Ensemble and Baltimore Jazz Collective.
🎨 Delve into the bustling marketplace of local artists, showcasing the array of creative talent that Baltimore has to offer.
🎷 Unpack Todd Marcus's unique focus on the bass clarinet, his groundbreaking work in straight-ahead jazz, and how his Egyptian-American heritage influences his compositions.
🏘️ Learn about Todd's dual role as an artist and a social activist, running the nonprofit Intersection of Change, which tackles poverty-related issues in Baltimore through various community initiatives.
In today's episode of The Truth in This Art, we take a retrospective journey through Todd Marcus's Baltimore by Baltimore event, "A Harmony of Jazz, Community, & Art." We discuss how Todd blends his passion for jazz with his drive for community engagement, bringing both worlds together in a harmonious celebration of Baltimore's creative and cultural fabric.
Listen in to discover how Todd's event is more than just a musical showcase; it's a platform that amplifies the voices of the community through art, performance, and activism. This conversation will give you a unique insight into Todd's mission to rejuvenate Baltimore's spirit through the power of music and social change.
Click the link below to be part of this riveting conversation that fuses jazz, community, and art in a way that only Baltimore can 🎧✌️.
This episode of The Truth In This Art is brought to you by the kind support of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.