Artist description Pianist/vocalist Diane Marino, saxophonist/flutist Rusty Jessup, drummer Chris Brown, and bassist Frank Marino display their virtuosity as individuals and as a group on this unique CD of diverse styles of vocal and instrumental jazz. Diane delivers a dynamic vocal performance. Tracks 2,6 and 11 are sung in Brazilian Portuguese. "All Blues, "Killer Joe" and "My Little Suede Shoes" have a refreshing Latin treatment. "Traditional Jazz...Brazilian and Latin Jazz"... This CD delivers for everyone!

Music Style Jazz--Vocal and Instrumental

Musical Influences Gene Harris, Benny Green, Oscar Peterson, Nancy Wilson, Sara Vaughn, Tony Bennet, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hilton Ruiz, Elis Regina, Tania Maria, Flora Purim

Artist History DIANE MARINO was born in Manhattan, NYC. Formal training began with a combination of classical studies as well as improvisation. Diane was accepted to NYC's "famed" High School for the Performing Arts as a classical piano major. She attended the Mannes College of Music in Manhattan, where she studied piano with world-renowned concert pianist, Murray Perahia. While working towards her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance, Diane began singing with bands in the NYC tri-state area. After graduating from Mannes, Diane worked singing 6 night a week. It was only natural and a matter of time before Diane would combine her singing and piano playing skills. She performed solo gigs for several years in the NYC area before teaming up with bassist Frank Marino. Several years later, they relocated to Nashville, TN and the duo quickly became a staple on the local Jazz scene. Diane has played traditional Jazz and Brazilian classics at local Jazz venues on a regular basis. In 1993 she formed the group, "SOM BRASILEIRO" (sounds of Brazil) and their CD was nomintaed for Jazz album of the year at the 1998 Nashville Music Awards. The group has performed at numerous Jazz venues, festivals and college concerts throughout the Southeast. They have shared the bill with such artists as Tania Maria, Pete Escovedo. Joe Henderson, Dr. John, to name a few. The DIANE MARINO QUARTET is truly unique. They incorporate Traditional Jazz, Latin Jazz, and a vast Brazilian Jazz repertoire. Equally at home with instrumentals or vocals, Diane sings the entire Brazilian repertoire in Portuguese. The Quartet's CD "A Sleepin' Bee" offers a wide array of these styles. It receives rave reviews and is played on Jazz radio stations across the country.

Group Members Diane Marino...piano/vocals Frank Marino...bass Rusty Jessup...sax/flute Chris Brown...drums

Instruments piano/vocals, bass, drums, sax/flute

Press Reviews Greg Lee, Program Director WMOT 89.5 FM, JAN.'03: "I love this recording. A showcase CD with strong performances all across the board. It's one to take home". Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society: "This is a CD many of us have waited for. Get a lesson in what Jazz is supposed to mean!" Ed Smith,"JAZZ": "The eagerly anticipated recording by the Diane Marino Quartet. A perfect CD. Put it in your collection. It's in mine!" Tower Records, Nashville..Jennifer Geis: "The Diane Marino Quartet's CD "A Sleepin' Bee" is as good as anything out there in the Jazz market these days".

Location Nashville,, TN - USA

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