Welcome to another edition of The Pace Report featuring saxophonist and composer Marcus Strickland performing music from his current Blue Note/Revive Music release "Nihil Novi." His group, "Twi-Life," features special guests trumpeter Keyon Harrold, bassist Ben Williams, keyboardist Mitch Henry, and drummer Charles Haynes.Marcus' recording was produced by the legendary Meshell Ndegeocello and features some special guests including also brings in some old friends and allies, including Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Pino Palladino, and Chris Bruce. The Miami, Florida native also has a twin brother, E.J. who is also a dynamic leader in his own right and the two have been some of the most in-demand musicians in the world of jazz, hip-hop, and funk.Marcus and I sat down to talk about his fall residency at the famed Blue Note in NYC, him learning and playing with famed jazz luminaries like Roy Haynes, Dave Douglas, and Jeff 'Tain' Watts. Also, him fronting and performing with his band Twi-Life.For more info on Marcus' upcoming residency dates or to order his CD "Nihil Novi," please visit him online at marcusstrickland.com or Facebook.com/Twilife.
