CODAFest proudly presents: Pawan Benjamin + Marques Carroll Group

This new project pairs two formidable horn players, side by side, leading a new group through originals and modern works from the pantheon of Black American Music and beyond.

Pawan Benjamin has made a global name for himself as an artist over the last decade and a half. From venues such as Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art to festivals around the world such as the Newport Festival, the Mondriaan Jazz Festival, and many others, Pawans credits have spanned across genres and settings.


Marques Carroll
A bold performer, soulful composer and passionate educator, Trumpeter Marques Carroll is dedicated to preserving the authentic culture of Jazz and spreading his holistic love of music around the world.

Marques Carroll has been drawing national attention since 1996, having worked and shared the stage with today’s most celebrated artists and ensembles including Carmen Bradford, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etienne Charles, Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, Meshell Ndegeocello, Randy Weston, Jimmy Heath, Jeff Hamilton, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Tom Harrell, Bob Brookmeyer, Bobby Watson, the Count Basie Orchestra, The Temptations, Chicago Jazz Ensemble, The O’Jays, The Four Tops, May Wilson and Aretha Franklin.

Marques' latest two records, The Ancestors’ Call, which received a Grammy consideration for Best Jazz album in 2021 and his second album Foundations, which had two tracks licensed on the show “The Bear FX”.
https://www.marquescarrollmusic.com/

Ticket: $25 (one show) or $60 for all shows tonight (will get a wristband)!