Jazz Pianist Lenny Marcus (1985)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-12-15
Duration: 00:06:59
Subjects: Marcus, Lenny | JAZZ | Music | Pianists
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Marcus, Lenny Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 15, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s profile of jazz pianist Lenny Marcus of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He discusses: his early interest in music; moving to Baton Rouge to compete on the LSU Gymnastics team; his musical influences; his album, “Bat in the Hat”; and his future plans. This segment also includes footage of Marcus performing at Café Americain Restaurant in Baton Rouge.