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Meet Marquis Hill:
At age 26, Marquis Hill is already a well-known name on the Chicago jazz scene. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in Music Education/Jazz Studies, and studying privately at Northern Illinois University, he started performing heavily in Chicago. He has performed with artist such as:
Dee Alexander
vocals
Tito Carrillo
trumpetb.1972
Bobby Broom
guitarb.1961
Willie Pickens
piano
Victor Garcia
trumpet
Benny Golson
saxophone, tenor1929 - 2024
Antonio Hart
band / ensemble / orchestrab.1968
Rodney Whitaker
bassb.1968
Steve Turre
tromboneb.1948
Ernest Dawkins
saxophoneb.1953
Maurice Brown
trumpetb.1981
Corey Wilkes
trumpetb.1979
Willerm Delisfort
pianob.1983
Brian Lynch
trumpetb.1956
In 2011 Marquis released his solo debut album, New Gospel, to critical acclaim. The project contained all original music performed by his group the Blacktet. In the spring of 2012, Marquis Hill received his Master's degree in Jazz Pedagogy from DePaul University. Shortly afterward, he recorded and released his sophomore album, Sounds of the City. Hill's third album, The Poet, is scheduled for an October 2013 release.
Currently, Marquis is teaching at The University of Illinois at Chicago while maintaining a busy schedule of performances throughout the country.
Instrument:
TrumpetTeachers and/or influences?
Ronald Carter, Tito Carrilo,
Art Davis
bass, acoustic1934 - 2007
I knew I wanted to be a musician when...
I heard
Lee Morgan
trumpet1938 - 1972
Your sound and approach to music:
I like to play music that make people feel good. Music that touches people in an emotional way that words can't.Your teaching approach:
Everything you need to know about this music, ("jazz") can be found in the records that the legends recorded throughout history. In order to learn the language, you have to listen and study the language.Favorite venue:
In terms of clubs, i would have to say the Green Mill in Chicago!Your favorite recording in your discography and why?
The Poet! This record represents the way I hear music. It represents the way i want people to perceive me and my music. Music that feels good! Music that is deep and melodic!The first Jazz album I bought was:
Clifford Brown with StringsWhat do you think is the most important thing you are contributing musically?
My personal sound and voice!Desert Island picks:
Marvin Gaye—Vunerable
Roy Hargrove
trumpet1969 - 2018
Nicholas Payton
trumpetb.1973
How would you describe the state of jazz today?
In need of help. In need of someone to push it forward!What are some of the essential requirements to keep jazz alive and growing?
Exposing the music to our youth at a early age!What is in the near future?
I plan to book my band as much as possible. Hopefully tour and spread my music to people all the world.If I weren't a jazz musician, I would be a:
Elementary school music teacherTags
Marquis Hill
Take Five With...
United States
Illinois
Chicago
Dee Alexander
Tito Carrillo
Bobby Broom
Willie Pickens
Victor Garcia
benny golson
Antonio Hart
Rodney Whitaker
Steve Turre
Ernest Dawkins
Maurice Brown
Corey Wilkes
Willerm Delisfort
Brian Lynch
Art Davis
lee morgan
Green Mill
Roy Hargrove
Nicholas Payton
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