Marcus Roberts' Terrific Turn on Leonard Lopate Show

Believe it or not, Marcus Roberts and his trio had never done a live radio gig before their appearance today on WNYC radio's Leonard Lopate. Lopate's one of the best interviewers around and he's particularly great with musicians. Between Robert's erudite discussion of his music and Lopate's obvious enthusiasm and knowldege, it was a great listen bolstered by a pair of live performances. You can take a look below for video.

By the way Marcus and the trio (Rodney Jordan, bass; Jason Marsalis, drums) killed last night at the opening set of their six night stand at Jazz at Lincoln Centers Dizzy Club Coca-Cola, playing mostly material from their new album New Orleans Meets Harlem Vol 1.