The Grand Marquis first started jumping and swinging in 1998. Twelve years, over 1400 shows, five recordings and a million miles later, they are in demand as one of the finest groups to come out of Kansas City since Prohibition ended. This versatile quintet showcases KC-style jumpin' blues and hot swinging jazz, mixing fresh originals with timeless classics. With a distinct and captivating sound, they go from gypsy jazz to jug band stomp in a heartbeat. In addition to the quintet's arsenal of vocals/four saxes, trumpet, guitar, bass/vocals and drums they've thrown in early jazz instruments like washboard, marimba & banjo. Critics and fans alike are lending their praise. Winners of The X Entertainment Magazine's quot;Best KC Bandquot; title in 2006 and The Pitch reader's quot;Best Jazz Bandquot; award in 2006 and 2007. Audiences young and old can't stop dancing to their infectious music. Their latest recording quot;One More Dayquot; is 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.
