Marcus Strickland Twi-Life live at Blue Note Jazz Club, New York City | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA

On an unseasonably warm night in January, Jazz Night in America teamed up with LiveControl to film Marcus Strickland Twi-Life at Blue Note Jazz Club. The celebrated venue in New York City hosts the biggest names in jazz and Strickland is no stranger to its stage.
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer's music is steeped in Afrofuturism, the exploration of how the cultures and experiences of the African diaspora intersect with science, philosophy and technology. His latest album, The Universe's Wildest Dream, invites listeners to consider the miracle of life on Earth: a planet on which all the elements have combined in the right balance to foster life as we know it.
Although he directly addresses the topics of climate change, the need to cool Earth by two degrees, and his realization that music existed before humans, in the form of bird songs, it doesn't feel heavy-handed. His compositions are elegant, the melodies are contagious and the overall vibe is upbeat and optimistic. Not to mention, the band is killin': Charles Haynes on the kit, Mitch Henry on organ and keys, and Kyle Miles holding down the low end. The concert is truly delightful and the captivated audience was generous with their applause.
Musicians:
Marcus Strickland, saxophone, compositions
Charles Haynes, drums
Kyle Miles, bass
Mitch Henry, organ and keys
Set List: (All music written by Marcus Strickland unless otherwise noted)
"Joy for Jupiter"
"Amydala"
"Bird Call"
"You & I, An Anomaly"
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[@igenmo7417]

Sweet and relaxing jazzy melodies❤😊

[@olusegunakintunde6297]

Clever composer. First time hearing Marcus Strickland, two thumps up.

[@AkilHenry]

Marcus and the band are incredible as always, beautiful songwriting! So sad I missed them in London this year - hopefully they'll be back!

[@katerinapetruhina5055]

Thank you, Marcus

[@milliejackson8374]

Yes we like that🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Boa noite! Tubarão, SC, Brasil.

[@carlenemoon7335]

Awesome

[@elsecretopez]

so dope

[@yaxa0601]

❤

[@vincentthuler6876]

Musique relaxante. Bon jazz. Salutations de Suisse

[@RelaxingSpringAmbience]

조빔은 세상을 어떻게 바라보았길래 이런 목가적이고도 환상적인 노래를 만들 수 있는걸까요.... 부러울 정도예요 음악으로나마 그의 시각을 경험할 수 있다는게 행복할 따름입니다.

[@norgon7930]

Elegante

[@zerothi]

Mitch Henry, put those keys on fire ! Botou pra fuder, pivete. From Salvador, Brasil.