Markus Howell

Markus Howell

Markus Howell


Markus Howell

Alto saxophonist/flutist Markus Howell is a performer, composer, and educator. As a graduate of Michigan State University, Howell has had the opportunity to perform with artists such as Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb, Peter Bernstein, Kenny Barron, and Louis Hayes, to name a few. Along with the Michigan State Jazz Orchestra 1, Howell has made several appearances at the Detroit Jazz Festival, competed in the Next Generation Jazz Festival competition in Monterey, California, and is an alumnus of the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency in Washington D.C. Howell has performed with top leaders on their respectful instruments including Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, Michael Dease, and Barbara Morrison. He has also recorded with artists such as Rodney Whitaker, Michael Dease, Etienne Charles, and Randy Napoleon, and released his debut recording Get Right in 2019 on Posi-Tone. His composition “The Pursuit For Inspiration” was featured on Michael Dease’s album Father Figure. He also co-composed a film called Sorta Late, which was featured in the 2016 Traverse City Film Festival. Howell is currently a mentor fellow at the Stanford Jazz Workshop.

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