Celebrate the first night of the Juneteenth weekend with smooth jazz performer Marcus Click at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center!
For the first musical performance of the weekend, Marcus Click will be performing here in the Excelsior Room on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
Marcus Click, a talented saxophonist, is an artist you do not want to miss! Inspired by jazz greats such as Kirk Whalum, Grover Washington, Jr. and George Howard, Marcus Click was named the Artist Music Guild’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 2019. He’s produced hits like “Brand New Day'' and “Together We Stand,” the latter of which charted in the Top 50 on SmoothJazz.com and is currently spinning on Sirius XM Radio’s Watercolors and the Music Choice Network.
Tickets for this event are $25.00 and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Onsite parking and cash bar are available.
Guest Bio
As a native of Louisville, Kentucky, Marcus grew up with aspirations of becoming a pro football player, but his goals changed after having committed over 13 years of his young life to the U.S. Navy honorably. During this time, his love for jazz grew by listening and learning from the late Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn and Kirk Whalum, to name a few. Marcus says on one account,” I became truly inspired by a phone call from the late saxophonist, George Howard, a conversation I’ll never forget.” Surprisingly, Marcus would find himself with Rebbie Jackson (sister of Jacksons; Janet Jackson) during her show in Las Vegas. He knew his life was being routed towards a musical journey.
During Marcus’s musical journey, he has received encouragement from famed percussionist, Sheila E. and fellow saxophonists: Nelson Rangell, Najee, his sax mentors: Joe Yorio (Toured with Peabo Bryson), Mel Holder (Grammy & Stellar Award Nominee).
In 2019, Marcus won the AMG’s Instrumentalist of the Year Award. Also, he has released music singles that have climbed the charts. Notably, his single, “Brand New Day”, was produced by International Recording Artist, Jonathan Fritzen. It debuted #1 for the most spins (1st week in rotation) for Billboard Smooth Jazz radio stations. Also, “Together We Stand” charted on SmoothJazz.com Top 50 list and is currently spinning on Sirus XM Radio’s Watercolors and the Music Choice Network.
Marcus is set to release his new self-titled CD “Brand New Day”, this coming May 12, 2023. Stay connected with Marcus via his website and please subscribe/follow him on his Social Media Platforms.