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Tony Marino
Tony Marino – “the quintessential Latin jazz keyboardist” – is nine albums in and only getting stronger and stronger. Writing, composing and producing original music over the last two decades is no small feat, and one Tony Marino has seemingly pulled off – and with plenty of stellar reviews.
Growing up in South Philly, a 7-year-old Tony heard Leon Russell and decided that he wanted to take piano lessons. Unlike other 7-year-olds, Tony continued playing and eventually began studying, in his early teens, with pianist Bill DelGovenatore – who slowly but surely introduced Tony to the music of jazz legends, beginning with Thelonious Monk. While absorbing all he could from his lessons with Bill, Tony was also working at a local music store – affording him the privilege of meeting other jazz musicians such as Frank DiBussolo and Al Stauffer. Eventually, Bill introduced Tony to Tom Lawton, another familiar Philadelphia pianist. and he became Tony's last Philadelphia piano teacher. The final brick in Tony’s jazz wall was an introduction to Ernest (Hoppy) Hopkins; Tony credits all of these musicians as fueling his passion for music, especially jazz. Three guesses as to what happened next…
Tony debuted his first original work in 1997 with ‘Tony Marino & Havana Heat: The Latin Jazz Project’ and he has been churning out album after album since, to critical acclaim. He’s been called “one hell of a talented pianist” and his musicianship has been described as “flawless, skillful and captivating”. The ability to capture listeners from other genres is a particular skill of Tony’s, “non-jazz fans may find plenty to love here”. Google Tony Marino and you will see positive review after positive review after positive review. That’s some serious kudos after nine albums; as one critic noted, “Tony Marino has lost none of his fire since his ’97 debut release”.
Tony Marino has generated a worldwide following over his double-decade career so far, as evidenced by international radio airplay and streaming. Well, good news for his fans: Tony has a new release – ‘Thank You for the Music’ – that’s been described as “superb, infectious and uplifting” coming out on January 12th, 2018.
One year to the date (01/12/2019) Tony will release "Family and Friends" dedicating this one to family and friends. “Gary” will be the 1st featured single off of the new CD.
(2019) Family and Friends (2018) Thank You for the Music *New Release (2017) Sound Investment (2016) Tony Marino 101 (2007) A Tune For Matt (never released to the public) (2006) It's Not That Complicated (2005) 5 (2004) Broad Street (2003) Tony Marino's Latin Jazz Sounds Fake Book (contains sheet music for 1st Three cds) (2002) Samba De Say Party" (1999) Note For Note (1997) Tony Marino & Havana Heat: The Latin Jazz Project
All music can be found on several digital platforms including Amazon, Spotify, iTunes, CDBaby, Google Play, Pandora and more.
More information about Tony Marino can be found on his website.
Artist: TONY MARINO
Song Title: Gary (BMI)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Adult AC, Easy Listening
The MP3 is now available for download by pool members
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