Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance.
(Doors open at 5pm for dinner/Seating begins at 6:15p for the first show & 9:00p for the second show)
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Chicago based artist Marques Carroll is keeping the tradition of jazz alive while pushing the
genre forward into exciting new territory. A seasoned and charismatic performer, Marques is no
stranger to performing in the finest venues and festivals around the world as a past member of
the world renowned Count Basie Orchestra and as an independent band leader and artist. The
Carroll Quintet has most recently performed at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival in 2021 and most
recently at the Chicago Jazz Festival this past September.
Most recently Marques Carroll self released his debut album, The Ancestors’ Call, through his
own co-founded record label JMarq Records. Carroll’s latest original singles, “Larry Sings” and
“Brother Payton” are now featured on the FX series The Bear. His second album, Foundations,
was released September 16 of this year and has been climbing the Jazz Charts. Carroll also
co-leads and performs regularly with the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective who’s most recent album,
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective Meets Dee Alexander On The Way To Be Free, is currently
topping JazzWeek’s Top 10 Charts.
The Carroll Quintet features Brent Griffin (Alto Sax), Greg Artry (Drums), Christian Dillingham
(Bass) and Julius Tucker (Piano).