Marcus Anthony Shelby

Marcus Anthony Shelby is a composer, bassist, bandleader, and educator based in San Francisco who uses jazz and large ensemble works to explore African American history, social movements, and music education. A Charles Mingus Scholar and student of Charlie Haden and James Newton, he has composed major oratorios and suites including 'Port Chicago,' 'Harriet Tubman,' and 'Soul of the Movement,' and leads the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra.