Triumph of the Heavy, Vol. 1 & 2 - ★★★★1/2 stars in Downbeat!
"Marcus Strickland is a major talent as both an instrumentalist and a composer." - James Hales (Downbeat Magazine) ★★★★1/2
"Triumph of the Heavy really is a triumph for Marcus Strickland and his excellent band. This music is so alive, so much fun, serious when the tune calls for a different approach and well worth the investment. If you like music that can not only thrill you but has the power to move you emotionally, latch on to this fine 2 Volume set." - Richard B. Kamins (Step Tempest Blog)
"Marcus Strickland présente un audacieux double CD constitué d'une séance studio en quartette et d'un live en trio. La belle présentation du disque, ainsi que la rigueur des compositions très 'new-yorkaises', confirment la montée en puissance d'un instrumentiste trop souvent cantonné au rôle de sideman" - Eric Quenot (Jazz Magazine) ★★★★
E.J. Strickland Quintet @ Dominion, NYC - Wed., November 9th
E.J.'s incredible quintet will open for Wallace Roney at Dominion (NYC) on Wed., November 9th
