Saxophonist and Vocalist Marqueal Jordan’s desire is to be a musician and artist who not only learned the lessons of the legends who inspire him, but to also become an extension of those legends and build a legacy of music that would inspire generations to come. With his third album, All We Have Are Moments, Marqueal has created a solid foundation upon which to build that legacy.
After its release in April 2022, AWHAM was warmly received by fans and radio alike. The lead single, “Sistas,” spent 20 weeks on Billboard Smooth Jazz Singles Chart, peaking at #3, and also landed at #5 on Billboard’s Year-End Smooth Jazz Airplay Songs Chart. Along with his last single from AWHAM, “Mahogany”, and two Top 20 singles from his previous album, Intention & Purpose, Marqueal’s track record for releasing songs that connect to music lovers is steadily growing.
Onstage, Marqueal is an electrifying and magnetic performer/bandleader who perfected his skills in the Chicago music scene. He toured with Brian Culbertson for 11 years and changed the trajectory of Brian’s live show. In addition, Marqueal has shared the stage with some of the greats in music, performing with legends such as: Gerald Albright, Patti Austin, Regina Belle, Rick Braun, Peabo Bryson, Jonathan Butler, Larry Carlton, Will Downing, George Duke, Candy Dulfer, Floetry, Larry Graham, Buddy Guy, Lalah Hathaway, The Isley Brothers, Joe, KRS-One, Kenny Lattimore, Maysa, Frank McComb, Marcus Miller, Najee, Mike Phillips, Eric Roberson, David Sanborn, Jill Scott, Sy Smith and Kirk Whalum.