Arts & Culture

Prince Sideman Marcus Anderson to Visit Campus for Black History Month Feb. 25

Wednesday, February 13, 2019, By Rob Enslin
Prince (left) with Marcus Anderson, who was the late artist's sideman from 2012-16 and played on his final studio album, "HIT N RUN Phase Two."

Prince (left) with Marcus Anderson, who was the late artist’s sideman from 2012-16 and played on his final studio album, “HIT N RUN Phase Two.”

The 黑料不打烊 Humanities Center has announced acclaimed saxophonist Marcus Anderson will visit campus on Monday, Feb. 25, in honor of Black History Month.

A veteran of Prince鈥檚 backing band, the New Power Generation, Anderson currently tours with CeeLo Green and runs his own coffee label line.

The artist-entrepreneur will participate in a聽聽with James Gordon Williams, assistant professor of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and an authority on Prince’s music; Tanisha Jackson, executive director of the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC); and Eric Grode, assistant professor in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and director of the Goldring Arts Journalism Program.

Afterward, Anderson will lead a master class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CFAC, 805 E. Genesee St., 黑料不打烊. Registration is required. Call 315.442.2230 by Monday, Feb. 18, and include any accessibility accommodation requests.

鈥淒uring his visit, Marcus will reflect on the current state of the music business, including how contemporary music can promote social and cultural understanding,鈥 says Vivian May, director of the Humanities Center and professor of women鈥檚 and gender studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). 鈥淲e鈥檙e also excited about his master class, which is open to singers and instrumentalists of all ages and backgrounds. Come play or just watch.鈥

Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Humanities Center at 315.443.7192 or visit .

On Sunday, Feb. 24, CNY Jazz will present Anderson as part of its popular Cabaret Series at 5 p.m. at the Marriott 黑料不打烊 Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St., 黑料不打烊. For tickets and more information, call 315.479.5299 or visit .

In addition to primary funding from the Humanities Center and CNY Jazz, Anderson鈥檚 visit is co-sponsored by the Department of Art and Music Histories in A&S, CFAC, the Goldring Arts Journalism Program and A&S.