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Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra's Marcus Printup

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER COMES TO JOHNS CREEK!!  This is a 2-Night Event.  Late Show Starts at 9:30pm

Marcus Printup was born and raised in Conyers, Georgia, and had his first musical experiences hearing the fiery gospel music his parents sang in church.  He would later discover jazz as a senior in high school.

While attending the University of North Florida on a music scholarship, he won the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Trumpet Competition.  In 1991,  Mr. Printup’s life changed drastically when he met his mentor to this day, the great pianist Marcus Roberts. Mr. Roberts introduced him to Wynton Marsalis, which led to his induction into the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra in 1993.

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Listen to Marcus’ music HERE

Mr. Printup has performed and/or recorded with Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Eric Reed, Cyrus Chestnut, Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Roberts among many others.

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Mr. Printup has several records as a leader, Song for the Beautiful Woman,UnveiledHub SongsNocturnal TracesThe New BoogalooPeace In The AbstractBird of ParadiseLondon LullabyBallads All Night, A Time for Loveand his latest Homage.

Mr. Printup is an educator for Jazz @ Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington competition, the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Middle School Jazz Academy, theSavannah Music Festival Swing City Competition and an adjunct faculty member of the New School in Manhattan.  Mr. Printup made his screen debut in the 1999 movie Playing By Heart and recorded on the film’s soundtrack.

For Tickets, call 855.583.5838 or go to http://thevelvetnote.com/marcus-printup.

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