January 31, 2015

Recent Raves

“Diane Marino is an unusually unique talent… great pianist, vocalist and arranger”-

Les Davis-Real Jazz-Sirius/XM Radio

 Diane plays grooving piano, and as for Diane’s vocal skills, she’s one of the best I’ve heard in the past several years. Her voice and phrasing are great.”  Ric Bang – Jazz Scan

 “I love the album”(“Loads of Love”)…The audio band width is incredible, the piano performance is great, the  arrangements are great and Diane’s voice is perfect.  And don’t forget Houston Person. We are playing this CD!”

Saul Levine – KKJZ Los Angeles

 The collaboration of Marino & Person for “Loads of Love” is a winning combination and a step in the right direction for traditional jazz. A gorgeous collection of blues-influenced ballads and love songs.”Eric Harabadian- Jazz Inside Magazine

 “Diane Marino is a confident pianist and singer who is equally at home with ballads and rhythm tunes. If the results on this disc are indicative of the quality of her prior efforts, I plan on checking them out soon”-Jersey Jazz Journal

 Ms. Marino’s talent is quietly insistent – a half-dozen tracks in, I really began to savor the subtelty in her delivery. She’s got that knack for interpreting vocals that only comes with having lived some of this stuff, and solid chops as a pianist, to boot!.” …Doug Boynton- Girl Singers.org

 The collaboration of Marino & Person for “Loads of Love” is a winning combination and a step in the right direction for traditional jazz. A gorgeous collection of blues-influenced ballads and love songs.”

 Eric Harabadian- Jazz Inside Magazine

 “Diane Marino: A top notch vocalist who’s styling, phrasing and interpretations are definite fortes! One of the best on the contemporary scene.” “Cafe Jazz” Ted Hasiuk, Host & Producer, Café Jazz

 Diane Marino is a most worthwhile singer/pianist/arranger. She is assisted by tenor sax ace Houston Person on many of this dozen-song program for “Loads of Love”. Diane and Houston wildly propel a rousing “Get Out Of Town” (Porter). What a euphoric opening number. “It Shouldn’t Happen To A Dream” (Ellington/ Hodges/ George) contains some of the most delicate, carefully laid back, loose singing you’ll ever hear. Diane just so easily lets it all hang out. Noteworthy again is Mr. Person. Ms. Marino’s piano/vocal just can’t be bettered.”  Dan Singer – “Singer’s Singers

 Diane Marino “Loads of Love”… “Loads of Love” -A killer set for when you’re in the mood for some sophistication with bounce, this is first class, solid, adult listening that connects.  Well done.”

MIDWEST RECORD / CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher  

 Diane’s  singing and musicianship are outstanding!” Bob Collins – WRHU Jazz producer, LI, NY 

 “Loads of Love”-Diane Marino possesses impeccable phrasing, her voice has beautiful colors and tones and the new arrangements are lush without detracting from yet another wonderful recording from a truly magnificent vocalist and pianist”…  Joe Montague- Riveting Riffs Magazine 

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January 11, 2015

New shows in the Washington D.C. / Baltimore MD area!

Diane Marino Quartet returns to Twins Jazz in Washington D.C. Fri & Sat., April 10 & 11, 2015… and will perform at Germano’s in Baltimore MD, on Thursday, April 9th….Joining me for all three dates will  be Greg Twombley (sax/flute/clarinet) , Frank Marino (bass) and Francis Thompson  (drums).  Join us if you’re in the area!

More info: www.dianemarino.com/performances

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September 10, 2014

NYC -Birdland on Oct 23rd, 2014

Birdland poster Thursday, October 23rd we’ll be at Birdland for a 6:00pm show! Joining me is: Greg  Twombley: sax/flute; Frank Marino: bass, and Neal Smith on drums. For more info:    http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/679359

 

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September 3, 2014

October 10 & 11, 2014 Cocoa Beach & Delray Beach FL!

The Diane Marino Quartet will return to Florida -the weekend of October 10 & 11! Friday, Oct 10th @8:30 PM we return to Heidi’s Jazz Club in downtown Cocoa Beach! A wonderful venue! With me will be: Terry Meyers: Sax/Flute, Frank Marino: Bass & Stan Soloko on drums.

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The next evening -October 11, 8:00PM we’ll be at Arts Garage in Delray Beach…..a most prestigious music venue in South Florida! Joining myself  & Frank Marino (bass) will be: Tom McCormick (Sax/Flute) and Carlomagno Araya (drums). This will be a great evening of Jazz standards, Brazilian and Latin Jazz!

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August 3, 2014

Diane Marino Quartet featuring Harry Allen & Bill Goodwin @ The Deer Head Inn – August 15th

The Diane Marino Quartet performs at historic Deer Head Inn – Delaware Water Gap, PA – Friday, August 15th, 2014 @ 7PM Classic Jazz standards and Brazilian tunes! www.deerheadinn.com Diane Marino : Piano/Vocals Harry Allen: Sax Bill Goodwin: Drums Frank Marino: Bassbig dh poster

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July 21, 2014

Diane Marino Quartet at Nighttown – Cleveland – Aug 1st

 

NightTown PosterDiane Marino Quartet performs at Nighttown -Cleveland OH- Fri, Aug  1st @8PM……
Classic Jazz standards and Brazilian tunes!

Diane Marino : Piano/Vocals
Sax: Jim Cirillo: Sax
Zaire Darden: Drums
Frank Marino: Bass

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July 7, 2014

More performance dates just added!

The Diane Marino Quartet has added more performance dates -including a return to Heidi’s Jazz Club in Cocoa Beach FL (Oct 10), The Arts Garage in Delray Beach, FL (Oct 11),  legendary Birdland in NYC, (Oct 23), &  a return to Twins Jazz in Washington, D.C., April 10 & 11, 2015!

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July 2, 2014

Diane Marino with the James Bazen Big Band!

 

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Sunday, June 29th, we’re returning to the beautiful Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club in Bethesda, MD to perform with the fabulous JAMES BAZEN BIG BAND! We’ll do tunes from my CD’s plus select jazz standards and Brazilian tunes!Wammie nominated (Washington Area Music Association) James Bazen Big Band has been an icon of the DC jazz scene for years. They have played all the top clubs and festivals including the Alexandria Jazz Festival and Taste of Bethesda.  June, 29th, 8:00PM                                               Bethesda 1

 

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June 4, 2014

Diane Marino Quartet featuring Houston Person @ The Paramount Arts Center, June 13!

The Diane Marino Quartet – featuring Houston Person

Performing Friday, June 13th @ 8pm

The Paramount Arts Center -Ashland, KY “Jazz Alley Series”

 

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The Diane Marino Quartet featuring tenor great Houston Person appears at the Paramount Arts Center Friday, June 13th @8pm for the “Jazz Alley” Concert Series

Diane Marino: Piano/Vocals

Houston Person: Sax

Frank Marino: Bass

Rick Dilling: Drums

 

Paramount Arts Center

1300 Winchester Avenue

Ashland, KY

(606)-324-3175

Tkts:   www.paramountartscenter.com

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October 9, 2013

“Loads of Love” gathers great reviews….

“Ms. Marino’s  talent is quietly insistent – a half-dozen tracks in, I really began to savor the subtlety in her delivery. She’s got that knack for interpreting vocals that only comes with having lived some of this stuff, and solid chops as a pianist, to boot. Gently swingly, eminently listenable, this album consists of a dozen covers, about half of ‘em – a little off the beaten track, but not by more than a tick or two. This will be on the ‘pod for a while, and selected tracks on the personal radio for a while longer. Very highly recommended.”

Doug Boynton- girlsingers.org – January 5, 2014

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Ric Bang – Jazz Scan – August 29, 2013

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“I love the album. (Loads of Love)…The audio band width is incredible, the piano performance is great , the arrangements are great, and Diane’s voice is perfect. And don’t forget Houston Person.  We are playing this CD!”

Saul Levine – KKJZ Los Angeles, CA   June 21, 2013

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“The collaboration of Marino & Person for “Loads of Love” is a winning combination and a step in the right direction for traditional jazz. A gorgeous collection of blues-influenced ballads and love songs.”

Eric Harabadian- Jazz Inside Magazine  5/3/2013

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“Diane’s professionalism is the best and the interpretations are really intensive.”

Bruno Pollacci – Anima Jazz, “A Voice, A Soul” – Pisa, Italy 5/15/2013

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“Anytime you combine terrific vocal performances with outstanding arrangements, you’re gonna get what you have here. “Loads of Love” – A slam-dunk winner! “ 

Paul Richards Program Director, WHLI, NYC     4/25/2013

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What a great álbum!! Your voice is great and Houston Person…what an excellent musician!  Congratulations to all the band. All the best for you!

Javier Escamez – nosolosmoothjazz.com  5/20/2013

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“Loads of Love”… Let me say you have another winner. Excellent mix. the whole CD is superb. I’m in love with “It Shouldn’t Happen To A Dream”. Houston’s Sax and your voice is melting, better then Sarah Vaughan or Dinah Washington’s versions!” 

Sal Calfa – Le Jazz Affair  4/14/2013

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 “Loads of Love” -A killer set for when you’re in the mood for some sophistication with bounce, this is first class, solid, adult listening that connects.  Well done.”

MIDWEST RECORD / CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher   4/12/13

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 “Diane Marino “Loads of Love” .…..
…..And joy, and happiness, and skills, and variation… and so this can be the shortest review of a CD.., but a wonderful CD and an asset to everyone’s collection…”

Joost van Steen, host/producer Jazz & Blues Tour with Alphen Stad FM/TV The Netherlands  4/2/2013_

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Loads of Love”-Diane Marino possesses impeccable phrasing, her voice has beautiful colors and tones and the new arrangements are lush without detracting from yet another wonderful recording from a truly magnificent vocalist and pianist.”

Joe Montague- Riveting Riffs Magazine  4/17/2013

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