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Marcus Willett

About Me

Please check out my new CD "Soundscapes" at CDbaby.
Marcus is the bassist for legendary crooner Andy Williams. He started performing in Miami in the mid 80's with artists like Celia Cruz, Larry Coryell, Ira Sullivan, Randy Bernsen, Othello Molineaux , Michael Gerber, Ismael Miranda and a host of other fantastic musicians.After Miami, Marcus relocated to Branson and was Music Director and bassist for the Las Vegas based production show "Legends in Concert" for nearly 10 years. Since being in Branson, he has had the chance to perform and record with many true legends like Tony Orlando, Roy Clark, Jim Stafford, Glen Campbell, Charo, Petula Clark, Deana Martin, Bobby Vinton and Ann Margret.Marcus began performing with Andy full-time in 2005 and endorses Dean Markley strings, Evidence Audio cables, Thunderfunk amps and Accugroove cabinets.Marcus also spends his time working in his studio including 2 years as a MIDI sequence editor for Yamaha corporation for creation of their Disklavier library "Smart Pianosoft"•Returning from his hugely successful summer tour of the UK; Andy's fall 2007 lineup included internationally loved entertainer Charo. His 2008 summer show will feature the legendary Ann Margret. •Andy's final tour of the southwest US was another huge success. CBS affiliate KCAL in Los Angeles covered the sold out shows in Cerritos.•Andy's fall season has opened with special guest Ann Margret. •When he's not performing with Andy, Marcus keeps busy: from his jazz duo house gig at Sullivan's, to subbing in the myriad shows in town, to performing with two-time Star Search winner Jake Simpson.•We miss you Steamer. This is just a little jam with my dear departed friend John "Steamer" Adams singing and playing the blues with guitar legend Glen Campbell sitting in.•Marcus is featured on 2 tracks on the new CD "Common Tones" by Jazz saxophonist Bill Caldwell.•Marcus is featured on the new album "The Art of Peace" by Dave Tieff.•Marcus is featured on the new album "Skin Deep" by Bill Ballenger.

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Member Since: 21/04/2007
Band Members: •BassPlayer magazine review of "It's about time" by steel pan player Othello Molineaux Products Marcus is proud to endorse and use: •Marcus proudly plays the first ever Wendler ElectroCoustic 5 string bass
Influences: Rocco Prestia, James Jamerson, Pino Palladino, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Level 42, Thomas Dolby, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Nik Kershaw, Tears for Fears, Steve Winwood, Martin Paige, The Police, John Mayer
Sounds Like: Marcus likes to refer to himself in the third person
Record Label: Unsigned