Grand Marquis are: Bryan Redmond - vocals, tenor, soprano, alto, baritone saxophones Chad Boydston - trumpet Samuel Nicolier - guitar Ben Ruth - upright bass, banjo, tuba, vocals Lisa McKenzie - drums, washboard, vocals
Genre: swing/jazz/rockabilly Website: http://www.grandmarquis.net
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Bio: The Grand Marquis first started jumping and swinging in 1998. Ten years,over 1200 shows, four recordings and a million miles later, they are indemand as one of the finest groups to come out of Kansas City since Prohibition ended. This versatile fivesome showcases KC-style jumpin'
blues and hot swinging jazz, mixing fresh originals
with timeless classics; a rolling speakeasy swinging
into the 21st century. With their distinct and
captivating sound, they go from gypsy jazz to jug band stomp in aheartbeat. In addition to the quintet's arsenal ofvocals/4 saxes, trumpet, guitar, bass/vocals and drumsthey've thrown in early jazz instruments like tuba,washboard, marimba & banjo. Critics and fans alike are lending their praise. Winners of The X Entertainment Magazine's Best KC band in 2006 award and The Pitch reader's Best Jazz Band award in 2006 and 2007. Audiences young and old can't stop dancing to their infectious music! Their latest recording "One More Day" promises to be the best yet, capturing some of the staples of swinging jazz while presenting original compositions destined to be instant classics.
Experience the Grand Marquis yourself; hear echoes of the past, feel the energy of today and catch a glimpse of the future!
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