Marcus Strickland Tickets
Marcus Strickland Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Marcus Strickland tickets from TicketSmarter. Adept on both the soprano and tenor saxophone as well as the clarinet, Marcus Strickland was one of a new wave of American jazz musicians who emerged in the early part of the 21st century to regenerate the genre, reaching new audiences by drawing on wide-ranging influences, while establishing himself with the band Twi-Life. Aligned with like-minded musicians such as Jeremy Pelt and Robert Glasper and working closely with his twin brother, drummer E.J.
Strickland, he was influenced as much by funk, soul, Afrobeat and hip-hop artists as the regular jazz greats. The son of a drummer, he grew up in Gainesville, Florida and by his own description came from a very mixed musical background, listening to everything from Haitian music to Afro Cuban traditions to street rappers, while his father introduced him Stevie Wonder, P-Funk and John Coltrane.
All of his influences flavoured his own musical education and his subsequent development as an open-minded musician eager to explore new areas. Both Marcus and his brother E.J. went on to study at art college, which effectively became a musical hotbed of sessions which helped trigger a new generation of modernistic jazz stars, among them Robert Glasper, Bilal Oliver and Keyon Harrold.
He made his first significant mark playing with well-regarded drummer Roy Haynes, releasing his first two albums 'At Last' and 'Brotherhood' in 2001 and 2003 respectively, with Strickland playing both soprano and tenor sax and also singing. He went on to tour with Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Roy Haynes and Dave Douglas, as well as his own band and in 2006 he made another considerable leap with the double album 'Twi-Life', featuring two separate quartets of young jazz musicians predominantly playing his own compositions; one a set of commercial material while the other quartet reflected his more experimental side.
The album also featured an acclaimed version of Wayne Shorter's classic 'Oriental Folk Song' and, achieving much attention, the album led to an ambitious touring band under the Twi-Life name as he went on to blend jazz with Afrobeat, soul, R&B, funk, ska, reggae and hip-hop.
It brought him awards in jazz polls as his compositions became ever more daring, wide-ranging and ambitious - notably on the 'Idiosyncracies' album of 2007 and he toured with Mos Def, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, Tom Harrell and the Charles Tolliver Big Band. In 2015 he spread his wings even further, signing to the classic Blue Note jazz label and released the 'Nihil Novi' album, showcasing a new band and focusing on hip-hop beats as well as African and Latin rhythms.
Produced by Meshell N'Degeocello it featured a variety of guests including kora player Banzoumana Sissoko and singer Christie Dashiell. It was followed in 2018 by 'People of the Sun', another inventive effort tracing the link from African ancestry to black American music, drawing on West African 'griot' styles and more modern beat music and featuring Ghanaian percussion master Weedie Braimah. Buy Marcus Strickland tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Marcus Strickland tickets?
On a whole, Marcus Strickland ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Marcus Strickland tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Marcus Strickland concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Marcus Strickland Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Marcus Strickland playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Marcus Strickland tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Marcus Strickland concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
