Instructor Biographies

Michael Marcus, Bass

Bassist Michael Marcus comes from a musical family. He grew up in Northern California playing in trad, swing and jazz bands with his Father Marc (reeds) and Brother Dan (brass). He began his professional career in 1975. Upon graduating from Berkeley High school in 1981, Michael received the first Jazz scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, while performing as the Bassist for the All-star High School big band at the Monterey Jazz Festival. While a student at NEC he studied with many great musicians and educators including Dave Holland, Miroslav Vitous, George Russell, Bob Moses, Geri Allen and Jimmy Giuffre. Michael received a Bachelors degree in Jazz studies with academic honors. He has travelled to over 20 countries as a performer and educator. He has played and / or recorded with many great musicians including Ray Charles, Mose Allison, Benny Green, Thomas McClung, Mike Stern, Tootie Heath.

Michael first came to Seattle as Bassist for Teatro Zinzanni from 1997 to 2000. For the past 10 years he has studied String instrument repair, Permaculture, TEFL and Asian cultures. He is pleased and honored to join the Hammond Ashley team to help expand their stellar services to the schools throughout the State of Washington.

For more information and scheduling please email Michael at michaeldmarcus@gmail.com.