About The Band

The Ernesto Marquez Sextet plays a variety of timeless Jazz standards, similar in style to musicians such as Carlos Jobim and Stan Getz, which are enjoyable for both the casual listener or the Jazz aficionado. Our music is dynamic, combining complex rhythms and textured melodies arranged for our blend of saxophone, trumpet, keyboard, bass, drums and vocals. Our members have played professionally for many years in Austin and Boston, and several of us have other music projects. Our selection of music includes songs to showcase our female vocalist, as well as instrumentals to allow the band to solo in the creative style that is the foundation of Jazz.

The Ernesto Marquez Sextet strives to bring a festive, lively ambiance to any venue, without being too loud or obtrusive. If the audience wants to dance, we'll give them something to get them on the dance floor. If the audience only wants to mingle and converse, we'll provide background atmosphere. We are always pleased to be present at any venue, and we're ready to provide the music to fit any event - romantic, elegant, tasteful, or simply fun.

The Ernesto Marquez Sextet is available for any client - the bride and groom, the party host, the event planner - who needs a professional band to show up on time, set a festive tone, take some requests, and help everyone have a great time.

Band Members

Ernesto Màrquez
Saxaphone
Bernadette McBride
Vocals
Michael Walters
Drums

Chris La Cava
Bass
Steve Schoen
Keyboards

Johnathan Hoyle
Trumpet, Percussion