Ryan Marquez, a dynamic artist from Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri, masterfully blends pop, hip-hop, and jazz to create music that captivates and inspires. As a keyboardist, producer, songwriter, arranger, and vocalist, Ryan draws from Missouri’s rich jazz and blues heritage, infusing it with contemporary elements from progressive R&B, house, and hip-hop. Influenced by literary and spiritual giants like Joseph Campbell and Maya Angelou, his compositions offer profound social commentary and celebrate the power of the written word.

Ryan’s music, characterized by its “feel-good vibes” and infectious energy, has garnered acclaim on major platforms like MTV and BET. His 2023 Blues Music Award-winning keyboard work on Dylan Triplett’s Who Is He? and collaborations with artists like Kingfish, Terence Blanchard, Randy Brecker, Wiz Khalifa, and Chance the Rapper highlights his versatility and talent. His collaborative album Saint Unity embodies the spirit of “The Confluence of Cool” in Missouri.