
Capital Jazz Fest Challenge winner, Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable
energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. The multi-
Anderson, a South Carolina native, is from a large musical family of seven siblings. Growing up, both of his parents sang regularly, but it was his father who introduced him Jazz. Obviously talented, his parents nurtured his musicality and he began performing in church with his older brothers. He graduated from Dorman High School in Roebuck, SC and after graduation he continued his jazz studies at North Carolina Central University. There, he was a member of the program’s world renowned Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Ira Wiggins. He studied with Branford Marsalis and Gospel Saxophonist, Donald Hayes for several years.
His numerous accolades include All-
On Stage
Widely recognized for his natural ability to entertain, he quickly became a first call saxman to perform within groups like Pieces of a Dream and Four 80 East. Marcus has also been invited to perform with or open for Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, George Duke, Everette Harp, Alex Bugnon, Nenna Freelon, Bob Baldwin, Ledisi, Layla Hathaway and many others. With the release of his new album, he is now packing out his own headlining shows at notable jazz venues like Blues Alley in DC, the 2009 Capital Jazz Fest National Challenge Competition and earned a spot on the Capital Jazz Super Cruise. “For me, it’s about the crowd”, said Anderson, “I feed off their energy.”
Notable Live Performances



