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About Marcus
Since earning his bachelors' degree in music from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1990, Marcus Gerakos has enjoyed an eclectic and busy career in music, from his collaborations with Grammy-winning percussionist Alex Acuna to his recordings with internationally-known reggae artist Avion Blackmon to performances with Grammy-winning saxophone legend Justo Almario and platinum-selling smooth-jazz pioneer John Klemmer. He has performed in the near and far corners of the world, from Canada and Mexico to Central America and the Far East. He is recognized by many of his well-known musical peers as one of the finest guitarists in the business. He has recorded in a variety of settings and has a long list of CD credits as a session player. He has arranged and performed some of the classical guitar's most demanding literature, including the 24 Caprices for Solo Violin by Nicolo Paganini, as well as popular songs treated with intricate counterpoint and harmonies reminiscent of pianist Bill Evans. He has earned critical praise as a solo artist, recording four albums (including "The Edge Of Wonder", a duet project with woodwinds player Robert Kyle) and garnering international airplay. His 2011 release, “Marmalade Skies: Songs of The Beatles, Vol. 1”, features many of his well-known musical colleagues like Artie Webb, considered by many to be the finest Latin jazz flautist of his generation, and Francisco Loyo, arranger and musical director for Latin pop superstar Luis Miguel. “Marmalade Skies” and its predecessor, “As Twilight Approaches” (2009), are both available through Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and most other major online retailers.
In 2016 Marcus released one of his most ambitious projects to date, “Twelve Caprices”, in which he negotiates the treacherously difficult 24 Caprices of Niccolo Paganini, a feat that only a handful of other guitarists have attempted. This extraordinary project is available on Amazon music platforms. Currently Marcus is working on a series of singles, each featuring a different guest artist. This series is called “In Good Company” and will feature some of the world’s finest musicians in duo settings with Marcus. The first of these releases is slated for November 2022.
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