A bold performer, soulful composer and passionate educator, trumpeter Marques Carroll is dedicated to preserving the authentic culture of Jazz and spreading his holistic love of music around the world.
Marques Carroll captures and shares this journey with his audiences through his debut album, The Ancestors’ Call and his follow up album, Foundations. The Ancestors’ Call, a GRAMMY© considered album for 2021’s Best Jazz Album, with title tracks such as “The Ancestors’ Call Upon Us”, “Generational Response” and Beyond The Battle“, is a soulful exploration of culture and consciousness that reflects upon the African Diaspora through a balance and attention to detail encouraging its audience to feel, reflect, and celebrate. Foundations is a tribute album that pays respect to his supporters which include artists, teachers, family and friends. Foundations features two tracks, Larry Sings and Brother Payton (BAM), that are highlighted in the Chicago filmed TV show, The Bear FX (season one, episodes 4 & 8).
The current members of the MC Quintet are, Brent Griffin (alto), Christian Dillingham (bass), Greg Artry (drums) and Julius Tucker (piano). This configuration has been the cornerstone of Carroll’s latest compositions and recording projects.
