Marqueal Jordan

Chicago-based artist, and Los Angeles native, Marqueal Jordan is the rare musician who is blessed with the gift of being equally proficient as an instrumentalist and a vocalist. His distinctive saxophone tone and style, combined with his soulful vocals, places him in the tradition of legendary dual talents, Donny Hathaway and George Benson.

Described by fellow saxophonist Mike Phillips as “one of the most versatile saxophonists in the game today”, Marqueal earned his reputation as an electrifying live performer after moving to Chicago in 1995. He was the front man for the Chicago-based funk unit, Fat Time, and became an integral member in numerous Jazz, R&B and Blues bands in the city. In 2008, Smooth Jazz star Brian Culbertson asked Marqueal to join his touring band and he has since continued to captivate audiences around the world with his talents.

As a sideman, he’s performed live with a number of major artists such as Gerald Albright, Patti Austin, Average White Band, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Nick Collione, Eric Darius, George Duke, Aretha Franklin, Larry Graham, Earl Klugh, Dave Koz, Jeff Lorber, Najee, Phil Perry, David Sanborn, Gerald Veasley, and Kirk Whalum. Marqueal is featured on Brian Culbertson’s DVD, “Live from the Inside”; and also on a current collaborative release with Chicago legend, DJ INC, entitled “Sounds Cool”. Dusty Groove America touts Marqueal’s playing on “Sounds Cool” as “a 21st Century update of the Stanley Turrentine ethos at CTI.” Marqueal is also featured on the upcoming CD release by New York-based pianist Mark Adams; Chicago keyboardist William Kurk’s DVD, “Live In Chicago”; and, bassist Donald Alford II’s CD, “Dream Movement”.

Marqueal’s solo debut CD, “Catalyst”, was released in 2013.