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Duology : Golden Atoms
(Soul Note 12 1483)

Performers: Michael Marcus (Bb clarinet), Ted Daniel (trumpet)
rec. Dec. 2007 and Jan. 2008 in NYC

Cosmosamatics: Free Within The Law
(Not Two MW 792-2)

"Simmons and Michael Marcus has now not only established the kind of rapport Simmons used to have with Prince Lasha forty odd years ago, but also moved beyond it, which is just as it should be." Nic Jones for AllAboutJazz

Performers: Michael Marcus (clarinet, tenor sax), Sonny Simmons (alto sax, English horn), Peter Herbert (bass), Art Lewis (drums)
rec. Oct. 2006 in Poland

Michael Marcus, Ted Daniel: Duology
(Boxholder BHX 052)

"Duology pairs multi-instrumentalist Michael Marcus and trumpeter Ted Daniel in a series of unique, vibrant duets. [...] With a selection of brief skeletal miniatures, Marcus and Daniel deliver a snapshot of jazz history, from its syncopated Dixieland roots to AACM-influenced abstraction." Troy Collins for AllAboutJazz

Performers: Michael Marcus (clarinet), Ted Daniel (brass)
rec. Sept. 2006 in NYC

Michael Marcus: The Magic Door
(Not Two MW 777-2)

Michael's debut on clarinet. Rising young stars of the NYC make The Magic Door a high-energy affair, and the welcome addition of cello gives it an air of the Eric Dolphy/Ron Carter association.

Performers: Michael Marcus (B-flat clarinet), Daniel Levin (cello), François Grillot, Rashaan Carter, Eric Rrevis (bass), Jay Rosen, Newman Taylor Baker (drums)
rec. May-Sept. 2006 in NYC

Feb. 13th

"Duology" - Pasadena, CA

Feb. 14th

"Duology" - San Francisco, CA

Feb. 16th

"Michael Marcus Quartet" - Oakland, CA

March 3rd

"Michael Marcus Quartet" BlueNote - NYC

April 10th

"Michael Marcus Quartet" The Barge - NYC

May 3rd and May 10th

Cosmosamatics - Paris, France (Atelier-Tampon & Librairie Apsara)

September 20th

Jemeel Moondoc and the Jus Grew Orchestra - Ecology Center Garden, 211-15 EAST 7TH STREET, with Jemeel Moondoc, Ted Daniel, Sabir Mateen, Michael Marcus, Bern Nix, William Parker, Chad Taylor

October

European tour: the Michael Marcus quartet, Tribute to Tony Scott

November

European tour: Duology

March 31st 9 pm

The Second Annual Rhythm in the Kitchen Festival (William Hooker and Bob Kalin, artistic directors) - "Michael Marcus & Magic Door" (Michael Marcus, clarinet. Aaron James, bass. Jay Rosen, drums.)

June 24th

"Duology" at Jimmys - NYC

August 17th

"Michael Marcus & Magic Door" Iridium Jazz Club - NYC (pending)

Sept 1st

"Duology" - Washington D.C.

Sept 2nd

"Duology" An Die Musik Club - Baltimore, MD

Sept 7th

"Duology" Rubin Museum - NYC

Sept.20th

"Michael Marcus Quartet" The Barge - NYC

Sept.26th

"Michael Marcus 3" - Brickwall Tavern, Asbury Park, N.Y.

Oct 1-15 th

"Michael Marcus & Magic Door" - Europe Tour (Germany, Poland, Italy, France)