Marlin McKay Quintet — On My Radio "Blue Note Classics, Hidden Gems, and Original Compositions"

Markin McKay — trumpet/flugelhorn
Curtis Rodriguez — tenor saxophone
Bryson Dunsmore — piano
Justin Dawson — bass
Gary Claude — drums

Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Marlin McKay is an accomplished jazz trumpeter, recording artist with Nostalgic Records, and Assistant Professor of African American Music History and Jazz Education at the University of Louisville. Marlin began his music education at Amarillo College, went on to earn a bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, and completed his master’s at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. His educational career includes teaching roles at Indiana University and Kentucky State University, and he previously served as Director of Bands at Georgetown College.

In addition to his academic work, Marlin is a dedicated musician who has self-produced two recordings and shared the stage with renowned artists like Bobby Watson, Stefon Harris, and Slide Hampton. His role as a Brand Ambassador for Hammond Design mouthpieces further highlights his expertise and connection within the jazz community. Known for bridging his performance career with his teaching, Marlin strives to create a learning experience that keeps jazz education relevant and closely tied to real-world musical landscapes.

A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

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