Discover Jazz - Marcus Roberts Trio

Roberts’ renowned trio of piano, bass and drums travels from rhythm-led soundscapes to sunny funk propelled by Roberts’ piano, as each takes turns at the helm with equal virtuosity. With Rodney Jordan on bass and Jason Marsalis on the drums. Roberts has toured with Wynton Marsalis and is a mentee of Maestro Seiji Ozawa, with whom he and the trio have also collaborated. Roberts has received numerous commissioning awards, including ones from Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chamber Music America, and ASCAP. In 2014, Roberts received an honorary doctorate from the Julliard School. Piano – Marcus Roberts Bass – Rodney Jordan Drums – Jason Marsalis