{"id":6840,"date":"2021-07-30T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T22:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6840"},"modified":"2021-11-27T21:39:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-28T03:39:32","slug":"the-best-of-folk-through-88-keys-meet-marcus-roberts-the-jazz-master-disciplines-of-music-in-the-key-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=6840","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Folk Through 88 Keys: Meet Marcus Roberts, the Jazz Master &#8211; Disciplines of Music in the Key of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2749\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6840-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=6848\">Full Transcription<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Our guest today is Marthaniel Roberts, who goes by \u201cMarcus: Roberts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus is a Jazz pianist, composer, band leader, and Professor of Jazz music at Florida State University (FSU).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Showing an early interest in, and a strong aptitude for music, initially with the gospel music in his family\u2019s church and later in the popular R&amp;B sounds of his era, he&nbsp;first ran across&nbsp;the chords of Duke Ellington, Louis&nbsp;Armstrong and the captivating sounds of &nbsp;Jazz music while scanning the local FM radio dial &nbsp;at a very early age. He was given his first piano by his parents at the age of eight, and never looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB), in St. Augustine where he learned more &nbsp;about music and the discipline it would take to truly excel in the art.. He &nbsp;went on to FSU, where he honed his piano skills under the tutelage of classical pianist,&nbsp;Leonidas Lipovetsky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a special interview to which you should be sure to Listen-in as Jeff and Pete chat with this supremely talented, intelligent and articulate artist, Professor Marcus Roberts, who shares his impressive knowledge and passion for Jazz and his interest in advancing its presence among the music audience. Marcus, with his piano by his side, discusses musical&nbsp;theory, compositional&nbsp;principles and&nbsp;techniques, musical history and offers a fascinating lesson on the evolution of Jazz and the blues. &nbsp;Of course, Blind Abilities adds its own special highlights to the podcast with ample excerpts of Marcus\u2019s amazing music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, hear about Marcus\u2019s insights into the issues facing the Blind and Visually Impaired, and how he is eager to more actively participate in advocacy initiatives within the blindness community. You will no doubt be enthused by Marcus\u2019s passion and fervor as he chats with Jeff and Pete in the Blind Abilities studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus is the founder of the Modern Jazz Generation, a multigenerational ensemble, as well as The Marcus Roberts Trio. He has released multiple recordings with both ensembles, &nbsp; some excerpts from which can be heard in this podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So be sure to take some time out of your busy day to enjoy this in depth but fascinating interview with \u201cThe J Master\u201d himself as he leads us down the &nbsp;path of \u2018musical enlightenment, in an extremely entertaining way.&nbsp;You will definitely not be disappointed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find out more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcusroberts.com\/\">Marcus<\/a>, his life as a blind musician, his career, and be sure to listen to and enjoy his music on all of the regular sites and streaming services, on his Youtube channel and on his&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcusroberts.com\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact Your State Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by&nbsp;<a>email<\/a>&nbsp;or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br>Send us an&nbsp;<a>email<\/a><br>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 we would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>&nbsp;group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2751\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-6840-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/MarcusRoberts.mp3 Full Transcription Show Summary: &nbsp;Our guest today is Marthaniel Roberts, who goes by \u201cMarcus: Roberts. Marcus is a Jazz pianist, composer, band leader, and Professor of Jazz music at Florida State University (FSU).&nbsp; Marcus was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. 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