A Very Merry Library

Lenny Marcus (right, on piano) and his band have plenty to be merry about and it’s not just the usual standing room only crowd that attended his annual holiday concert at Roanoke’s Main Library on Tuesday night.  A Roanoke Physician by trade, Marcus has kept his considerable jazz skills alive by continuing to play regionally and releasing 18 CD’s to date. His latest release “The Jazz of Beethoven” is receiving strong reviews nationally and even stirring up a buzz in the New York City jazz scene. The accolades are well earned as Marcus has received recognition in two international song writing competitions and had his music featured on NPR’s “All that Jazz” and CNN’s “Heros” series. If you watch the Weather Channel you’ve also likely heard some of his work as you’ve taken in the forecast. If you’re looking for that perfect last minute gift or just some great tunes for the New Year you can pick up a copy of his new CD locally at Barnes and Noble or online at Amazon, CD Baby or iTunes.