Marques Carroll Quartet
Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
Marques Carroll Quartet live
Evanston
Twenty-one years together and celebrating their album Conversance, native Evanstonian saxophone giant Chris Greene leads his quartet through two evening sets at Local Note Jazz Club, blending jazz heritage with funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban music, the blues, and reggae.
Times
Friday, November 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago jazz ensemble, 21‑year stable lineup, funk/hip‑hop/rock/afro‑cuban blend
Headliner
Led by native Evanstonian saxophonist Chris Greene, the quartet has performed together for 21 years, featuring pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and drummer Steve Corley. The group is celebrated in Chicago’s jazz scene, having earned three Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” polls and a Chicago Music Award for “Best Jazz Entertainer.” Their music blends traditional jazz with funk, hip‑hop, rock, Afro‑Cuban, blues and reggae elements.
Chicago jazz pianist, funk‑influenced
Pianist and keyboardist for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
Chicago jazz bassist, acoustic and electric
Bassist for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
Chicago jazz drummer, Afro‑cuban‑influenced
Drummer for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
Evanston
Twenty-one years together and celebrating their album Conversance, native Evanstonian saxophone giant Chris Greene leads his quartet through two evening sets at Local Note Jazz Club, blending jazz heritage with funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban music, the blues, and reggae.
Times
Friday, November 27, 7:30 PM
Chicago jazz ensemble, 21‑year stable lineup, funk/hip‑hop/rock/afro‑cuban blend
Headliner
Led by native Evanstonian saxophonist Chris Greene, the quartet has performed together for 21 years, featuring pianist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane and drummer Steve Corley. The group is celebrated in Chicago’s jazz scene, having earned three Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” polls and a Chicago Music Award for “Best Jazz Entertainer.” Their music blends traditional jazz with funk, hip‑hop, rock, Afro‑Cuban, blues and reggae elements.
Chicago jazz pianist, funk‑influenced
Pianist and keyboardist for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
Chicago jazz bassist, acoustic and electric
Bassist for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
Chicago jazz drummer, Afro‑cuban‑influenced
Drummer for the Chris Greene Quartet, part of the 21‑year stable lineup.
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