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John Fournier is a saxophonist, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger and educator. As a performing sideman, some of the artists he has had the honor of working with include Bernadette Peters, Jerry Butler, Raul Midon, Robbie Fulks, Jon Langford, Prince, The Bee Gees, Bobby Rydell, Luis Enrique, Bob Newhart, The Mighty Blue Kings and Leslie Gore. He co-leads the jazz ensemble, CHICAGO SOUL JAZZ COLLECTIVE, and is an active participant in the Chicago jazz and blues scene as a saxophonist and arranger. As a songwriter, John co-wrote a song on Raul Midon’s debut recording State of Mind (Manhattan Records) produced by Arif Mardin. His work in the theater has earned him a Joseph Jefferson Award for original music and lyrics and he has created original works for Second City Theatricals, 500 Clown, Steppenwolf, Redmoon Theater, Red Tape Theater, The Kennedy Center, P.S. 122 and has contributed original songs for The Writers’ Theater. He contributed songs along with Melissa Etheridge on a theater piece entitled WEEDS. As a solo recording artist, he recorded two critically acclaimed CD's for the LunaDisc Label, Breakfast at Epiphany's and Drinking in Airports. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from the University of Miami, with emphasis on composition, education and jazz performance. John is a music teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Brookfield and is the music director for the Wire School of Music and Technology.

Marques Carroll MCMULTD STORY TELLING FOR THE SOUL Born in Los Angeles and raised in St. Louis, Marques Carroll got his musical start at a very young age. Marques picked up the horn for the first time at 8 years old and has continued his family's traditional of musical excellence and service over 30 years. Early memories of his grandfather working with inner city kids and jazz legends like Clark Terry have fueled his passion for musical arts and community. "When I play and write I want people to feel good - every piece I write is purposeful."-MarquesCarroll. Marques utilizes the horn as his scribe, as he crafts soulful, groove- based stories of culture and consciousness. With influence from Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Clark Terry, to name a few, Marques respects tradition while infusing swing with hip-hop baselines and socially relevant undertones. "Respect tradition, preserve the culture and push forward." - Marques Carroll. Marques received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies Performance from DePaul University. While there, Marques was able to perform with and learn from great musicians like Dick Oates, Tom Harrell, and Slide Hampton. Marques has played lead trumpet for The Chicago Yestet, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble and performed as a soloist with artists like Guy King, Aretha Franklin, The Ojays and The Four Tops. Marques is now a permanent sub member of The Count Basie Orchestra. He is also leader of The Trumpet Summit and co-leader of the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective. Marques also leads his own Quartet, Quintet and Trio. As a musician, Marques accepts the responsibility to give back to the youth. He does his part as Musical Director for the Chicago Jesuit Academy. He also holds clinics and master classes to serve as a mentor, extending his guidance beyond the music. Marques is currently preparing to complete his first solo project in 2020. www.marquescarrollmusic.com

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Chicago Soul Jazz Collective: It Takes a Spark to Start a Fire

Read "It Takes a Spark to Start a Fire" reviewed by John Pietaro


Solace. Listening to classic 1960s soul-jazz as an escape from today's stresses united the musicians who founded the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective. Many of us know of that comfort, the one carried by a cursory view of nostalgia. But don't look too close. Tenor saxophonist John Fournier and trumpet player Marques Carroll built a band on this foundation, exploring the canon. Their sophomore effort is an album of urban tinder and smoke signals, recorded on vintage equipment. The final product ...

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