From Rags to Rhythm

From Rags to Rhythm

• Marcus Roberts Trio
• Original suite, commissioned by Chamber Music America, funded by the Doris Duke Foundation
• Classic hard-swinging jazz

"From Rags to Rhythm" is an original suite of music with twelve movements. It features the unique style of this trio with Marcus Roberts at the piano, Rodney Jordan on bass and Jason Marsalis on drums. It's very uplifting music with lots of swing and a strong rhythmic pulse. It's easy to see why this trio is known for their powerful and melodic style.