M A R C U S P R I N T U P
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Marcus Printup, a twenty eight year member of the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra in New York City, had his first musical experiences hearing the fiery gospel songs his parents sang at their home church, the Peeks Chapel Baptist Church of Conyers, GA.
In 1991 Printup’s life changed when he met his mentor, the great pianist Marcus Roberts. Roberts introduced him to Wynton Marsalis, which led to Printup’s induction into the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in 1993.
As a solo artist, Mr. Printup has led multiple recordings on several major record labels:
Blue Note Records: Song for the Beautiful Woman, Unveiled, Hub Songs, Nocturnal Traces
Nagel Heyer Records: The New Boogaloo
Steeplechase Records: Peace In The Abstract, Bird of Paradise, London Lullaby, Ballads All Night, A Time for Love, Homage, Desire, Lost, Young Bloods, Gentle Rain
Mr. Printup has also recorded with Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Eric Reed, Madeline Peyroux, Ted Nash, Cyrus Chestnut, Wycliffe Gordon, and Marcus Roberts, among others.
He made his screen debut in the 1999 movie Playing by Heart and recorded on the film’s soundtrack. August 22nd has been declared “Marcus Printup Day” in his hometown of Conyers, Georgia.
Mr. Printup is in demand as a facilitator/educator for clinics and masterclasses. He is involved with educational programs such as JALC's Essentially Ellington Competition/Festival, JALC’s Swing University, Savannah Music Festival’s Swing Central Jazz, The International Trumpet Guild, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead at the Kennedy Center and The New School (Manhattan). In 2019, Mr. Printup joined Montclair State University as Adjunct Professor of Jazz Trumpet.