Marcus on stage, playing an alto saxophone

   As a professional musician in Austin, Texas, Marcus Cardwell has been part of the city's world-famous music scene for over 35 years. Proficient in all woodwinds and electric bass, he specializes in both live and studio performance. He holds degrees from Boston's Berklee College of Music and Southwest Texas State University, and has shared the stage with George Clinton, Whiskey Myers, and Marc Broussard as well as many of Austin's local greats. When not in the studio or providing backing for touring acts, Marcus works steadily with various projects around Austin and the surrounding region, playing everywhere from clubs to private events.