Marcus Stephens Solo

Marcus Stephens (woodwinds) has been active in the San Francisco/Oakland music community for well over two decade as a performer and an educator. He currently holds a teaching artist position with SFJAZZ. His talents and versatility have been utilized by innovative and award winning ensembles which include, The Evan Francis Group (formerly Space Heater’s Blast Furnace), The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, The Mitch Marcus Quintet+15 and the Jazz Mafia. Marcus has performed with Lyrics Born, Latryx, Blackalicious, The Electric Squeezbox Orchestra, Bourbon Kings Brass Band, Retro Soul artist Myron & E, The Souls of Mischief, and Metallica side project (Rob Trujillo/ Kirk Hammett) The Wedding Band. Marcus has been a longtime member of Bay Area Rock n' Soul ensemble, Con Brio.

The Edomites

Alex Abalos and Michael Reed

Alex Abalos is an electrician, musician, sound artist, and instrument fabricator. Alex enjoys piecing together unlikely partners, instruments, found sounds, and venues, creating unique and meaningful experiences that help neighborhoods think outside of their barriers and boundaries. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay to a working class, immigrant family with a mentality of “working with what you got,” Alex attributes his success to his DIY attitude. Realizing later in life that he could use it as a tool to connect with people, he brought his passion for music to alternative educational spaces where he can bridge the gap between the avant garde music that he loves and the street culture that he grew up in. He’s been able to share his love and passion for sound arts with Music Box Village, Baton Rogue public libraries, The Smithsonian, Ashe Cultural Center, Yerba Center of the Arts, Prospect 6 Nola, The Audium SF, The Exploratorium SF and SF Jazz.

Michael Reed is a California-based drummer, producer, and composer steeped in traditions of funk, jazz, soul, and hip hop. His self-produced drum breaks are sought after by hip-hop and electronic producers worldwide: his work is featured on the acclaimed Breakables drum pack series (Sndtrak / Waxcartel), as well as on Maximalist Minimalisms Vol. 1—the first installment in an ongoing library LP series under his production alias, Reed Michaels.

Reed is an active collaborator and performer, recording and touring with a wide range of projects including The Mighty Sol 3 (Colemine Records), Call Sender (Tru Thoughts / Farfalla Records / Légère Recordings), Secret Sidewalk (Primal Dap Sound / CB Records), and The Grease Traps (Colemine Records / Record Kicks), along with assorted jazz ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Marcus Stephens Solo + The Edomites Alex Abalos and Michael Reed

COLLABORATORS

Marcus Stephens Solo + The Edomites Alex Abalos and Michael Reed

COLLABORATORS