The Harlem Jazz Session w/ Guest Host Markus Howell

Markus Howell is a New York City based Jazz saxophonist, composer and educator from
Deerfield Beach, Florida. Markus is a Grammy award winning artist with the Legendary Count
Basie Orchestra and tours with international singer and recording artist Michael Bublé. He is an
alumnus of Michigan State University with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Jazz Studies.
Howell has performed or recorded with top leaders on their respectful instruments and voices
including Christian McBride, Rodney Whitaker, Mark Whitfield, Carmen Bradford, Wycliffe
Gordon, Billie Eilish, Dianne Reeves, Bobby Rush and Karen Clark Sheard. Markus has also
performed in festivals and venues such as Madison Square Garden (New York City), John F.
Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts (Washington D.C.), The Hollywood Bowl (Los
Angeles, CA), The Apollo Theater (New York City), Yoshi’s Jazz Club (Oakland, CA), Blue
Note Tokyo (Japan), Detroit Jazz Festival (Detroit, MI) and Birdland Jazz Club (New York City).
Markus is a Posi-Tone Records recording artist and strives to present integrity through his music
with joy, love, spirituality and deep roots of soul.