Marcus Grant, a Brown University PhD candidate in Musicology & Ethnomusicology, presents his "Nina Simone & Abby Lincoln: How it Feels to be Free" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on February 8, 2024. Grant produced and performs in the show on the drum kit. This prestigious performance follows Grant's presentation of the work on April 25, 2023 at Brown University. Many of the musicians who joined Mr. Grant on stage in April 2023 will again perform at the Jazz at Lincoln Center event.

Marcus Grant, drums
Luther Allison, piano
Noah Campbell, saxophone 
Geraldo Marshall, trumpet
Alexandria DeWalt, vocals/flute
Desiree Jaha, vocals 
Kweku Aggrey, bass 
Kamari Carter, electronics

More information is available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center website.

About Marcus Grant

Marcus Grant is a professional drummer, percussionist, musicologist, and educator from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is a Brown University PhD candidate in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. Mr. Grant holds a BM in jazz performance from Temple University, an MM jazz performance and an MM in musicology from the University of Miami (FL). His research focuses on Black Lives Matter protest music and hip-hop, and the intersections of musical protest and digital culture. Other research interests include jazz studies and music in the Black church.