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The Poet

By Marquis Hill

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013

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Enter the "Marquis Hill - The Poet" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

November 17, 2013

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Marquis Hill

by AAJ Staff
October 27, 2013

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, Tito Carrillo, Bobby Broom, Willie Pickens, Ron ...

Song of the Day

Return Of The Student

October 27, 2013

Album: The Poet
By Marquis Hill
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013
Duration: 03:31

Video

Live @ Andy's Jazz Club

Featuring the music of Marquis Hill
Duration: 14:17
October 26, 2013

Marquis Hill Blacktet featuring Christopher McBride-sax, Justin Thomas-vibes, Joshua Ramos-bass, Makaya McCraven-drums, with special guest Jean Caze-trumpet, performing @ Andy's Jazz Club for "The Poet" CD release party on September 6, 2013.

News: Recording

"The Poet," 3rd CD By Rising Star Trumpeter Marquis Hill, To Be Released Oct. 22

September 25, 2013

Already an established presence in his native Chicago, trumpeter/composer Marquis Hill will see his star continue to rise on the national jazz scene with the release of The Poet, his third CD in as many years. The dynamic session, featuring his working band, the Blacktet, is due October 22 from Skiptone Music. Hill spent considerable time ...

Article: Album Review

Matt Ulery's Loom: Wake An Echo

Read "Wake An Echo" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
September 15, 2013

Cinematic, soundtrack, and similar film related words are often used to describe Chicago bassist Matt Ulery's work. Ulery's compositions are certainly inspired by the 7th art and over the course of six years, and as many albums, they have achieved a complex texture that induces a sublime and pleasant synesthesia. Listening to his 2013 Wake An ...

Article: Album Review

Jeff Hamilton with the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble: Time Passes On

Read "Time Passes On" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
September 22, 2012

One of the premier college jazz bands in the country joins forces with one of the most significant big band drummers alive today for Time Passes On, as the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble invites Grammy Award-winning drummer Jeff Hamilton for a live recording at Chicago's legendary Jazz Showcase. Under the leadership of Bob Lark, a renowned ...

Album

New Gospel

By Marquis Hill

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2011
Track listing: Law and Order; The Believer; New Gospel; Autumn; A Portrait of Fola; The Thump; Bass Solo; Goodbye Fred.