Episode 11

Past to Present with Marqueal Jordan

In today’s episode, your host Carl Brown introduces Marqueal Jordan who has been making music since the mid-1990’s. He spent 10 years touring the world and recording as a member of Brian Culbertson’s band before striking out on his own. Marqueal is a saxophonist, a vocalist, a songwriter, an arranger and producer. He inspires many by being so passionate about his music. 

In today’s episode, he talks about various things such as the effect of Covid on him, his learning and experiences from his music inspirations and a story about being a fan of other artists. In the 'Bout it or Doubt it’ segment, he gives us his opinion about TV News and Cartoons from the TV Shows Category. In the last segment of the show, you’ll be enlightened about the things he enjoys doing aside from music, surprising facts about him, and much more. You can listen to Last Call, Between The Sheets and The Edge from his “All We Have Are Moments” album. 

Episode Highlights:

2:29 I think personally, it was what everybody is kind of going through, the ups and downs and just trying to figure out how to be okay with the reality. 

3:28 I’ve learned that, for better or for worse, I’m driven by emotion. 

5:52 All people that are great are very humble and appreciative of everybody they encounter.

12:02 I just want to portray to people that what I was trying to be about is soulful vocally and soulful musically. 

20:00 The turning point really was meeting Brian Culbertson

25:41 It became an education from looking at Brian as an artist and how he moves musically and his relationship with his fans. 

44:06 When I approach people and when people approach me, I’m very cool and laid back. 

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Marqueal Jordan 


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