Marcus McLaurine

Marcus McLaurine (born May 7, 1952) is an American jazz bassist, composer, and educator.

Biography McLaurine was born on May 7, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska. He studied music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, before moving to Los Angeles. McLaurine joined the military in 1976 and played in the 590th Air Force band. After four years, he left the air force and moved to New York City. They recorded together numerous times. McLaurine recorded several albums under the leadership of pianist Abdullah Ibrahim in the 1990s. McLaurine has been an instructor in jazz at William Paterson University since 1997. Soul Step in 2011, and One Mind in 2012.

Discography

As leader/co-leader Rough Jazz (Apria, 2006) Soul Step (Talking Drum, 2011) One Mind (American Showplace, 2012)

As sideman With Kenny Burrell Guiding Spirit (Contemporary, 1989) With Michael Cochrane Song of Change (Soul Note, 1992)

With John Hicks Blues March: Portrait of Art Blakey (Venus, 1992) Moanin': Portrait of Art Blakey (Venus, 1992)

With Abdullah Ibrahim Yarona (Tiptoe, 1995) Cape Town Flowers (Tiptoe, 1997) Cape Town Revisited (Tiptoe, 1997) African Symphony (Enja)

With Nancy Monroe The Love Within (mja Records, 2001) With Mook Loxley Caress (2011)

With Danny Mixon Pass It On (2016)

With Cristina Morrison I Love (Baronesa, 2012)

With Clark Terry Squeeze Me! (Chiaroscuro, 1989) Live at the Village Gate (Chesky, 1990) The Hymn (Candid, 1993) Shades of Blues (Challenge, 1994) Top and Bottom Brass (Chiaroscuro, 1995) Herr Ober (Nagel Heyer, 1999) Live on QE2 (Chiaroscuro, 2000) Friendship (Eighty Eights, 2002)