"GEQ" is one of the hottest up and coming ensembles from the Detroit Michigan area. The group is led by trumpeter, songwriter Guymon Ensely who formed the band in 2001.  in a time where jazz "groups" are few and far, GEQ thrives as a premier jazz ensemble. The group continues to deliver the finest in classic jazz, jazz standards and bebop as well as adult contemporary jazz, setting standards in musicianship and professionalism.

GEQ has performed since 2002 to date at such noted Detroit area venues and events as The Ford international Jazz Festival, baker's Keyboard Lounge, Cliff Bell's Jazz Club, Comerica's Java and Jazz Festivals, Comerica City festival, Southfield "Eat to Beat" Jazz Series, Campus Martius Jazz Series, Birmingham's B'Jazz Vespers, Lafayette Jazz Festivals and numerous Jazz Festivals and outdoor concerts throughout the southeastern Michigan area. The band's high energy has been compared respectfully to the likes of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the John Coltrane and Miles Davis ensembles and has received acceptance from worldwide audiences. They recently completed their fourth international tour to Nigril, Jamaica and the Hawaiian and Eastern Caribbean Islands.

GEQ received a nomination by the Detroit Music Awards in 2006 for OUTSTANDING MODERN JAZZ GROUP and a second nomination in 2007 for OUTSTANDING MODERN JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP. Bandleader Guymon Ensley was nominated in 2006 by the Detroit music Awards for OUTSTANDING JAZZ COMPOSER AND OUTSTANDING JAZZ INSTRUMENTALIST.