Marcus Gilmore

The beat goes on: Marcus Gilmore steps forward at the Vanguard

Sarah Geledi

Drummer Marcus Gilmore joins Christian McBride to celebrate his Vanguard debut and reflect on the legacy of his grandfather, Roy Haynes, while carving his own path with Journey to the New.

Arts Desk

Craig Taborn, Nels Cline & Marcus Gilmore coalesce as Trio of Bloom

Nate Chinen

Watch an exclusive in-studio video for "Queen King," the first single from Trio of Bloom, featuring guitarist Nels Cline, keyboardist Craig Taborn, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. Their debut album arrives on Sept. 26.

Mallet percussionist Patricia Brennan, whose new album is titled 'More Touch.'

WRTI Spotlight

Album of the Week: Patricia Brennan, 'More Touch'

Nate Chinen

For her triumphant second album, 'More Touch,' vibraphonist Patricia Brennan balances a percussive quartet with a personal blend of influences.

Marcus Gilmore (left) and Roy Haynes perform together in Washington, D.C., in 2009. Haynes' daughter is Gilmore's mother.

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When Your Grandfather Is The Greatest Living Jazz Drummer

Angelika Beener

The prodigious drummer Marcus Gilmore, 25, has been playing with the biggest names in jazz since he was a teenager. He's coming off a career year that saw him named the top rising star among jazz critics. It helps that his grandfather is Roy Haynes, one of the great pioneers of the drum kit.