Marcus Graf

Born and raised in Austin, TX, Marcus is a versatile trumpeter and musician. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin while concurrently pursuing his musical studies with Jeff Hellmer and John Fremgen and receiving a minor in music. Several years later, he moved to New York City, where he briefly attended the Manhattan School of Music, studying with Cecil Bridgewater. He then transferred to SUNY Purchase College, where he had the great privilege to study with Dizzy Gillespie protege, Jon Faddis, as well as world-renown players and teachers, Jim Rotondi and Ray Vega. After earning a Master of Music degree, Marcus returned to his hometown of Austin, where his style and versatility continue to keep him busy in many different projects across many genres. Marcus is currently working with the Belltower 4, the Nash Hernandez Orchestra, O' Positivo, Soniquete, Ritmo 3, Rick Trevino, and the Austin Jazz Band, as well as his own funk quartet. Marcus is also the horn player for the Los Angeles-based jazz group, Magnolia Memoir.