Biography

The Grand Marquis have that classic, timeless 'straight-from-the-speakeasy' sound while injecting a vibrant relevance into their brand of hot swinging jazz & jumping blues. Versatile and buoyant, distinct and refreshing - a rhythm cocktail served by masterful musical mixologists.
Since their 1998 inception the Grand Marquis have played a lot. They've logged more than 1400 performances, as far-flung as Seattle to South Beach Miami, but often in the midwest where they call Kansas City home.
The Grand Marquis' music can bring to mind a variety of settings and places as well: Prohibition-era KC, the streets of New Orleans, 1950's Memphis and even 1930's Paris. But their sound remains grounded in a roots influence that keeps inspiring the Grand Marquis to create, innovate and build off a solid foundation of American music. Theirs is a style that defies the limitations of category, whether jazz, blues or swing, yet finds favor with a wide audience culturally, demographically and inter-generationally.

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Music

The Sun Session
2012
Kansas City 'speakeasy' jazz meets Memphis blues; recorded live at Sun Studio; enhanced cd w/pictures, video & the Sun Session story. Modern & relevant yet classic and timeless.
CD: $12.97 MP3: $5.99
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Hold On To Me
2010
Party music! Hot, swinging jazz & jumpin' blues; a classic, timeless 'straight-from-the--speakeasy' sound with vibrant relevance. Versatile and buoyant, a distinct and refreshing rhythm cocktail served by masterful musical mixologists.
CD: $15.98 MP3: $13.98
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One More Day
2007
The HOTTEST in swingin' jazz & jumpin' blues, Kansas City-style; original songs blend seamlessly with classics. Perfect for parties, dancing and good times. The fourth release from this dynamite, versatile quintet - a must have!
MP3: $13.98 CD: $15.98
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Grand Marquis
2004
You can't put down this red hot set that captures the essence of the speakeasy. Hard driving, roots-based originals blend with resurrected gems and heartfelt ballads & blues. Beyond today's oft watered down swing, this is authentic, sincere and fine.
MP3: $11.98
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Le Chant Du Diable Bleu
2002
Proving that the musical heritage that moved Kansas City in her prime are alive and well, and taken a step further. It's original music that jumps and swings, while also venturing into moodier material, full of energy & emotion.
MP3: $11.98 CD: $29.98
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Burlesk
2000
It's old-school jump blues, rockabilly and fiery jazz balled up into one big hit of red hot Rhythm 'n' Roll. An original hard-swinging mix sure to get you up and dancing. Recorded live in studio, capturing the raw energy and essence of a live show.
MP3: $11.98
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