Welcome! Thanks so much for visiting my website!
I hope that you find the music satisfying and the educational downloads enlightening and useful!
On the left are listed recordings that I've made along with other interesting downloads, links and educational materials. Below is additional information about myself and some review excerpts. I'd love to hear from you so feel free to contact me.
Thanks again and I wish you all the very best!
Marc
Photo by Amy Schuler Photography
I hope that you find the music satisfying and the educational downloads enlightening and useful!
On the left are listed recordings that I've made along with other interesting downloads, links and educational materials. Below is additional information about myself and some review excerpts. I'd love to hear from you so feel free to contact me.
Thanks again and I wish you all the very best!
Marc
Photo by Amy Schuler Photography
Awards:
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Jazz Fellowship
National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Fellowship
Masters of Music
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor Degrees in Music and in Music Education
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What the critics have said…
The Boston Phoenix: By Norman Weinstein. “...the beauty of his tone (an impressive achievement when you realize how thoughtfully he improvises on piccolo and alto flute) marks him as a talent to watch.” [Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
The Trenton Times: By Curt Yeske. “A musical thread throughout the album is Adler’s individualistic approach to improvisation. His full rich tone and the use of special effects allow him to create an assortment of thoughtful and energetic solos.” [Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
Cadence Magazine: By David Dupont. (On “Flute Improvisations”). “...Adler and cohorts cover in fine fashion a lot of ground - from the high spirited bop of the leader’s own “Thoughts of You” and “F” Street, which sounds like something from Thad Jones’ pen , to the impressionism of pianist Bob Gold’s “If On A Winter’s Night”, and Robert Claire’s “Distant Trains”. Two tunes are nods to Miles - the hard-hitting open form “Poignant Desire”, again by the leader, and the standard “All of You” complete with tightly muted trumpet. Adler also contributed a medium tempo ballad “Autumn Smiles”, that introduces the piquant blend of flugelhorn and flute, the contemporary waltz “Ode to J.F.” and a Latin piece, “Simone”, which features a torrid piccolo solo from the leader. Adler displays his well-founded confidence by closing with a solo alto flute version of “‘Round Midnight” that more than holds its own among the many recent renditions of the oft-played tune. A fitting ending to an enjoyable date.”
[Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
The New Jersey Star Ledger: By George Kanzler. (On a live concert). “Leader Adler is a flute player; not a saxophonist who doubles on flute, but rather a flutist who doubles on the deeper register alto flute. Last Saturday, Adler’s velvety alto flute and Ponomarev’s [Valery Ponomarev] crystalline trumpet tones blended shimmeringly on Clare Fisher’s famous bossa nova standard, “Invitation” and the flute/trumpet combination brought a bright glowing quality to the scampering hard-bop line of Benny Golson’s “Stablemates”. Adler also contributed an elegiac ballad, “Ode To J.F” ...Adler’s brooding, almost ethereal solo was impressively framed by drummer Butch Reed’s sensitive cymbals...”
Flute Talk Magazine: With Labyrinth, jazz flutist and composer/arranger Marc Adler has created a rich and compelling compact disc recording of contemporary jazz chamber music…Adler’s improvisations display a fleet technique, with his tone alternating between a pleasant and earthy/breath-like quality and a pure/clear sound…Each of the soloists in the ensemble create mature improvisations that demonstrate an understanding of contemporary jazz styles in swing and even eighth-note genres. Labyrinth is a contemporary jazz recording of high caliber that serves notice to the flute and jazz communities that Marc Adler is a Musician to be recognized.
Bob Lark, Jazz Studies Chair & Director of the Jazz Ensemble, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois – excerpt of his review of Labyrinth in the October 2008 issue of Flute Talk magazine.
Jazz Review.com Review of Girl Of My Dreams - Chris Taylor, Boston: SweetPea Recordings. “ To say these musicians have talent is an understatement. Playing this set of eight straight-ahead jazz compositions Adler particularly shines on “Twenty Bars.” His ability to quickly traverse the flute’s range with agility, lightening quick articulations and a warm and full-bodied tone is remarkable. His lines jump and dance in perfect consort with his rhythm section accompaniment. Obviously, a Hubert Laws inspired flutist, Adler’s formidable abilities shine through cleanly.”
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Jazz Fellowship
National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Fellowship
Masters of Music
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor Degrees in Music and in Music Education
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What the critics have said…
The Boston Phoenix: By Norman Weinstein. “...the beauty of his tone (an impressive achievement when you realize how thoughtfully he improvises on piccolo and alto flute) marks him as a talent to watch.” [Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
The Trenton Times: By Curt Yeske. “A musical thread throughout the album is Adler’s individualistic approach to improvisation. His full rich tone and the use of special effects allow him to create an assortment of thoughtful and energetic solos.” [Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
Cadence Magazine: By David Dupont. (On “Flute Improvisations”). “...Adler and cohorts cover in fine fashion a lot of ground - from the high spirited bop of the leader’s own “Thoughts of You” and “F” Street, which sounds like something from Thad Jones’ pen , to the impressionism of pianist Bob Gold’s “If On A Winter’s Night”, and Robert Claire’s “Distant Trains”. Two tunes are nods to Miles - the hard-hitting open form “Poignant Desire”, again by the leader, and the standard “All of You” complete with tightly muted trumpet. Adler also contributed a medium tempo ballad “Autumn Smiles”, that introduces the piquant blend of flugelhorn and flute, the contemporary waltz “Ode to J.F.” and a Latin piece, “Simone”, which features a torrid piccolo solo from the leader. Adler displays his well-founded confidence by closing with a solo alto flute version of “‘Round Midnight” that more than holds its own among the many recent renditions of the oft-played tune. A fitting ending to an enjoyable date.”
[Review of CD Flute Improvisations]
The New Jersey Star Ledger: By George Kanzler. (On a live concert). “Leader Adler is a flute player; not a saxophonist who doubles on flute, but rather a flutist who doubles on the deeper register alto flute. Last Saturday, Adler’s velvety alto flute and Ponomarev’s [Valery Ponomarev] crystalline trumpet tones blended shimmeringly on Clare Fisher’s famous bossa nova standard, “Invitation” and the flute/trumpet combination brought a bright glowing quality to the scampering hard-bop line of Benny Golson’s “Stablemates”. Adler also contributed an elegiac ballad, “Ode To J.F” ...Adler’s brooding, almost ethereal solo was impressively framed by drummer Butch Reed’s sensitive cymbals...”
Flute Talk Magazine: With Labyrinth, jazz flutist and composer/arranger Marc Adler has created a rich and compelling compact disc recording of contemporary jazz chamber music…Adler’s improvisations display a fleet technique, with his tone alternating between a pleasant and earthy/breath-like quality and a pure/clear sound…Each of the soloists in the ensemble create mature improvisations that demonstrate an understanding of contemporary jazz styles in swing and even eighth-note genres. Labyrinth is a contemporary jazz recording of high caliber that serves notice to the flute and jazz communities that Marc Adler is a Musician to be recognized.
Bob Lark, Jazz Studies Chair & Director of the Jazz Ensemble, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois – excerpt of his review of Labyrinth in the October 2008 issue of Flute Talk magazine.
Jazz Review.com Review of Girl Of My Dreams - Chris Taylor, Boston: SweetPea Recordings. “ To say these musicians have talent is an understatement. Playing this set of eight straight-ahead jazz compositions Adler particularly shines on “Twenty Bars.” His ability to quickly traverse the flute’s range with agility, lightening quick articulations and a warm and full-bodied tone is remarkable. His lines jump and dance in perfect consort with his rhythm section accompaniment. Obviously, a Hubert Laws inspired flutist, Adler’s formidable abilities shine through cleanly.”
Review of George Wallace’s CD Light Music by John Shanahan (Hypnagogue Podcast and WDIY Radio Station Galactic Travels Show): “If you want a fine example of the range of Wallace’s musical capabilities, you have dive into “Interstellar Hoedown.” I am going to admit that I was worried that this would devolve into something a little too cheesy, based on the name, but…wow. There’s the word. Just…wow. It sounds like Shadowfax crossed with Jean-Luc Ponty and maybe a little Return to Forever. Just the flute alone, spiraling along in jazzy riffs and runs, will brighten your soul.”