Marcus Roberts Trio

Blind US jazz pianist Roberts emerged, along with Wynton Marsalis, as one of the 'conservative' neo-bop revivalists of the '80s, seeking to rehabilitate earlier styles of jazz in an original manner. Yet Roberts' impassioned virtuosity breathes new life into everything he plays –be it Scott Joplin ragtime or his brilliant interpretations of Gershiwin's grand scores, adding fresh energy to his staunchly trad jazz style. First of two nights.