I am Marquis Hill, a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer from Chicago. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2009 and have since developed a rich career collaborating with renowned musicians such as Mike Reed, Junius Paul, and Ari Brown. I am passionate about blending jazz with eclectic musical influences to create engaging and boundary-pushing sounds. With extensive performance and recording experience, I have toured internationally and led various projects like the Marquis Hill Blacktet, releasing multiple albums to critical acclaim. I’m committed to advancing contemporary jazz through my innovative approach and collaboration with diverse artists and ensembles.

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I am Marquis Hill, a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer from Chicago. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2009 and have since developed a rich career collaborating with renowned musicians such as Mike Reed, Junius Paul, and Ari Brown. I am passionate about blending jazz with eclectic musical influences to create engaging and boundary-pushing sounds. With extensive performance and recording experience, I have toured internationally and led various projects like the Marquis Hill Blacktet, releasing multiple albums to critical acclaim. I’m committed to advancing contemporary jazz through my innovative approach and collaboration with diverse artists and ensembles.

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I am Marquis Hill, a Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer from Chicago. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2009 and have since developed a rich career collaborating with renowned musicians such as Mike Reed, Junius Paul, and Ari Brown. I am passionate about blending jazz with eclectic musical influences to create engaging and boundary-pushing sounds.

With extensive performance and recording experience, I have toured internationally and led various projects like the Marquis Hill Blacktet, releasing multiple albums to critical acclaim. I’m committed to advancing contemporary jazz through my innovative approach and collaboration with diverse artists and ensembles.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Diseñador gráfico de producto 3D at Multigraf
January 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Diseño, modelado y renderizado de PLV. Preimpresión y diseño Gráfico.
Il·lustrador / Concept Artist at Hoipoi Studio SL
June 30, 2016 - July 29, 2025
Concepto Artist, coautor y Diseñador de personajes de la serie infantil animada The Memets. Proyecto presentado en la 25ª edición del Cartoon Forum, foro europeo de coproducción para series de animación.
Grafista y Diseñador 3D at Zebra Design SD
March 31, 2015 - July 29, 2025
Creación de espacios y elementos 3D para la producción de vídeos. Renderizado y edición After Effects. Optimización de los proyectos 3D para la implementación en APP.
Ilustrador / Autor at Play Tales SL
November 30, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Creación de cuentos infantiles interactivos para tablets y móviles. Diseño de personajes, Concept Art, Ilustración y animación con Builder.
Diseñador gráfico / Ilustrador at Por Supuesto SPG
March 31, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Creación de elementos gráficos para campañas de marketing. Imagen corporativa. Gestión y planificación de la comunicación para diferentes marcas.
Band Leader / Trumpeter at Marquis Hill Blacktet
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led the Marquis Hill Blacktet, composing, arranging, and recording albums including "Modern Flows" and "The Way Forward." Performed extensively across the US and internationally, bringing innovative jazz compositions and performances to diverse audiences.
Freelance Trumpeter / Composer at Various Collaborations
January 1, 2009 - Present
Collaborated with jazz musicians including Mike Reed, Junius Paul, Ari Brown, and others on performances and recordings. Contributed as a featured soloist on numerous projects, demonstrating flexibility across jazz and related genres.

Education

Máster at FX Barcelona Film School
October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Master at Escola Joso
November 1, 2002 - June 30, 2006
Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior at Groc escola d'arts plàstiques i diseño
October 1, 2001 - July 31, 2004
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Education