Marcus Roberts, blind jazz pianist, interviewed

November 24, 2005 by Andy 

Bloomberg has published an interview with Marcus Roberts, a jazz pianist who has been blind since age 5.

The interview talks about his musical heroes, including Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, his growth as a professional musician over the past two decades, how being blind has enhanced his musicianship, and his most memorable music experiences.

Read the full interview: Jazz Pianist Roberts Talks About Blindness, Coltrane, Berlin

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