Silver Rain, released in 2005, was named after a poem by Langston Hughes. The album features contributions from Eric Clapton, Macy Gray, Lalah Hathaway, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, and others. Renowned bassist, producer and songwriter, Marcus was also a frequent collaborator with Luther Vandross; he and Luther met while working as backing musicians for Roberta Flack. TRACK LISTING: INTRODUCTION / BRUCE LEE / LA VILLETTE / BEHIND THE SMILE / FRANKENSTEIN / MOONLIGHT SONATA / BOOGIE ON REGGAE WOMAN / PARIS (INTERLUDE) / SILVER RAIN / MAKE UP YOUR MIND / GIRLS AND BOYS / SOPHISTICATED LADY / POWER OF SOUL /AFTERWORD (OUTRO) / IF ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT.