Albert Marques Borrell was born in 1986, graduated in 2008 from the prestigious Conservatory of El Liceu in Barcelona, Spain. He recorded his first album at age 22, leading a trio that included the celebrated guitarist Jordi Bonell, who has performed with musicians such as Chet Baker and Serrat. In Spain, Marques also performed with Perico Sambeat, Marc Miralta and other respected musicians. In Paris, the European capital of jazz, Marques played with the renowned Pierre Perchaud and Rémi Vignolo.