On an instrument that is difficult to burn on, Jason Marshall's baritone sax playing is on fire.
This is the guy to watch out for in upcoming Baritone Sax Jazz polls. Once again, I'm honored and humbled that such a fine and dedicated musician chooses a JodyJazz mouthpiece to help deliver his message.
Jody Espina
Jason Marshall on the ESP 10* Baritone
Sax Mouthpiece
"After recently switching to a new horn, the dreaded mouthpiece
search started once again. Previously having played the same setup
for 5 year straight, the quest to redefine my sound was driving
me positively insane. During my search, I remembered a fortuitous
encounter with Jody and his wonderful mouthpieces at the last IAJE
conference. My gut told me to look once again in his direction.
I followed my gut instinct and it has been the best decision I have
made in quite some time. The ESP 10* baritone sax mouthpiece plays
quite easily and produces a full, rich and powerful sound that is
full of colors. With this mouthpiece I am able to comfortably play
4 + octaves on my horn with confidence. It is the best baritone
sax mouthpiece I have ever played, period. Thank you Jody, for helping
me redefine my sound."
Jason
Marshall - NYC
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Jason's Bio
Jason Marshall’s 2003 arrival in New York City signified the continuation of hard swinging, forward thinking baritone saxophone playing. With early encouragement to appreciate all types of music, Jason has developed a style that encompasses with whole of African-American music. A special interest is given to the amalgamation of soul, R&B and funk with straight-ahead jazz. Years of dedication and perseverance have resulted in a giant, soulful sound and instantly appealing concept. Influences such as Leo Parker, Nick Brignola and Bruce Johnstone have coalesced to ensure an open perception of the baritone sax and a “take -no-prisoners” approach to playing jazz music. Jason has studied with no less than the elite baritone saxophone specialists of the 20th century including Hamiett Bluiett, Ronnie Cuber and Gary Smulyan. These Three masters of the instrument have contributed invaluably to Jason Marshall’s ability, each one pouring their own personal wealth of knowledge into him. Other teachers include altoist Bruce Williams, Mark Gross, Steve Wilson, Vincent Herring and tenor players Greg Tardy and Paul Carr. Mr. Lorenz Wheatley garners special distinction as being Jason’s first saxophone teacher and earliest source of musical direction. Jason’s formative musical experiences include stints with the Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra and Bluesman Roy Gaines. He is currently playing and touring with Roy Hargrove’s band RH Factor and the Roy Hargrove Big Band. Jason’s band “Overt Negritude” is preparing to record its debut album. Jason has also conducted numerous demonstrations, clinics and workshops at every level of education throughout the world.
