"First off, he’s not just a saxophone player; Anderson is a singer-songwriter, producer, vocalist, dance choreographer, and if you nudge him hard enough, flutist."

““It’s so refreshing to find an emerging powerhouse and risk taking composer and player like multi-saxman & vocalist Marcus Anderson. There were already tons of cool accolades to report in 2008 when I reviewed My Turn, his brilliant indie debut -but the title track from his explosive, joyfully diverse new disc From The Heart is hands down the most dynamic and adventurous instrumental track I’ve heard all year. Listening to this blast of brilliance that comes truly From the Heart, it’s not overstating the matter to say that Marcus Anderson is a true godsend for a genre that needs a pick me up.”

““It’s so refreshing to find an emerging powerhouse and risk taking composer and player like multi-saxman & vocalist Marcus Anderson. There were already tons of cool accolades to report in 2008 when I reviewed My Turn, his brilliant indie debut -but the title track from his explosive, joyfully diverse new disc From The Heart is hands down the most dynamic and adventurous instrumental track I’ve heard all year. Listening to this blast of brilliance that comes truly From the Heart, it’s not overstating the matter to say that Marcus Anderson is a true godsend for a genre that needs a pick me up.”

““Between the time I wrote my glowing review of Marcus Anderson’s 2009 collection From The Heart and today, I had the privilege of seeing the great indie sax player onstage. Naturally, my expectations were doubly high for his appropriately titled follow-up Now, and I’m excited to say he delivered! This well produced 13-track set is driven by Anderson’s dynamic and emotionally powerful horn textured melodies (many of which feature him playing any combination of tenor, alto and/or soprano) and colorful in the pocket grooves. The multi-talented saxman/composer also keeps high profile company, vibing strongly with guitarist Nate Najar, keyboardist Nicholas Cole, bassist Julian Vaughn and, on one of Now’s most engaging and trippy tracks, the chill electronica flavored “M. Powered”--the Canadian duo Four80East who also produced the track. Urban jazz fans who favor Albright, James and Koz need to add a little of Marcus’ creatively expansive sunshine to their worlds.””

“Saxophonist Marcus Anderson, a Capitol Jazz Fest Challenge winner who has studied with Branford Marsalis, is a man you want to know if you like your contemporary jazz funky, urban and uplifting. The title track to his 3rd solo CD NOW is a bouncy soprano sax tune that’s sure to remind listeners of the best of Kim Waters. Anderson also lays down his burnished, deeper-sounding tenor sax on such tempting originals as “Feeling You” and “M-Powered,” the latter produced, mixed and arranging by the award-winning jazz duo Four80East. Old-school fans will simply dig Anderson’s talkbox talents on classics; Smokey Robinson’s “Crusin’” and Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time.” Add the urban-adult flavor of “Together Forever” with Marcel Anderson’s smooth vocals and Marcus Cole’s smoky vocals on the anthemic “Family Bond,” and you’ve got yourself one the best CDs of 2011.”

“Between the time I wrote my glowing review of Marcus Anderson’s 2009 collection From The Heart and today, I had the privilege of seeing the great indie sax player onstage. Naturally, my expectations were doubly high for his appropriately titled follow-up Now, and I’m excited to say he delivered! This well produced 13-track set is driven by Anderson’s dynamic and emotionally powerful horn textured melodies (many of which feature him playing any combination of tenor, alto and/or soprano) and colorful in the pocket grooves. The multi-talented saxman/composer also keeps high profile company, vibing strongly with guitarist Nate Najar, keyboardist Nicholas Cole, bassist Julian Vaughn and, on one of Now’s most engaging and trippy tracks, the chill electronica flavored “M. Powered”--the Canadian duo Four80East who also produced the track. Urban jazz fans who favor Albright, James and Koz need to add a little of Marcus’ creatively expansive sunshine to their worlds.”

“It’s so refreshing to find an emerging powerhouse and risk taking composer and player like multi-saxman & vocalist Marcus Anderson. There were already tons of cool accolades to report in 2008 when I reviewed My Turn, his brilliant indie debut -but the title track from his explosive, joyfully diverse new disc From The Heart is hands down the most dynamic and adventurous instrumental track I’ve heard all year. Listening to this blast of brilliance that comes truly From the Heart, it’s not overstating the matter to say that Marcus Anderson is a true godsend for a genre that needs a pick me up. – Jonathan Widran, Jazziz”

““Marcus Anderson has to be one of contemporary jazz’s best kept secrets on the circuit. Anderson’s blissful horn and dazzling arrangements coupled with his crowd pleasing performances make him a true gem on the horizon.” – Rachelle Bivens, ABYSSJazz Magazine”

“When an album comes along with an obvious "shine" factor it makes my day. This sax man from South Carolina is definitely about to gate crash the big league with this his second album. FROM THE HEART. Born into a seven sibling musical family he attended North Carolina Central University where he studied with Branford Marsalis and gospel saxophonist Donald Hayes prior to becoming a proud member of PHI MU ALPHA sinfonia fraternity of America. Marcus has guested with many well-known Jazz groups including Pieces of a Dream and Four80East and recently won the Capitol Jazz Festival Challenge. The album's killer cuts include the beautifully crafted, high-energy title track, the sensual and lush ballad "Pretty Things" the fusion explosion of "Groove Session 101" and the dramatic "Time for a change." Trust me this guy is the real deal! ~STEWART COXHEAD”