“When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts.”
— Lao Tzu
“Markus is an incredible young man whose musicianship is surpassed only by his humanity. He genuinely cares for his audiences, and that drives him to become the best musician possible.”
— Diego Rivera, Director of Jazz Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
Biography
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), The O2 (London, England), Blue Note Tokyo (Japan), Detroit Jazz Festival (Detroit, MI), Dizzy’s Club (New York City), 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.
