Marc Copland

Marc Copland grew up in Philadelphia. He first played saxophone and then moved to New York. Later in Baltimore and Washington DC he worked as a pianist for example with Gary Peacock, who was to become his long-time musical partner. In the mid-1980s, he returned to New York. In 1988, his debut album appeared as a pianist, since then has released more than 25 CDs under his own name, all in casts with world-elite musicians and published on renowned labels (Savoy, Steeplechase, Hat Hat, etc.). Since 2000, it became more important to Marc to play in trio and duo. Those small ensembles have received the best reviews in the professional world. His duo partners include global jazz giants such as John Abercrombie, Gary Peacock, Dave Liebman, Ralph Towner and Greg Osby.