I am pleased to announce that I am back at the Jazz School this Spring after a long break to teach the course that has been for some years now a delight to teach. It gives me great pleasure to share with the students the diverse and very rich musical reperoire from the different countries in Latin America. Mondays at 6:30 pm Starting Monday April 9th. 2012 The Jazz School - Berkeley To register please call: (510) 845-5373
I have added some new photos, some I have just taken this year under the "PHOTOGRAPHY" folder in the "GALLERY" page, I also added more interesting and very personal photos under the "OTHERS" folder. I invite you to check them out, sorry they are not in order, nor there is a gallery where you can choose which photos you want to see. But I find the slide show to be refreshing and inspiring one way or another. I am thrilled that I can share my passion for photography and some personal moments with you. Enjoy!.
I have been writing away and creating a new blog I am very excited about. I have felt the need to share with you some of my experiences especially the amazing voyage I embarked on this past year. It will be quite personal and revealing but I am hoping it will be also interesting to read. The plan is for this to be a project that will keep on growing with time. Once it is ready to be published I will let everyone know, including my friends in Facebook and the folks in my email list.
I am so proud and glad to tell you about this new and fantastic group called "Azesu". Our debut CD was finished at the end of 2011. Azesu is a collaborative effort by all the members, all amazing musicians, I am blessed to be in such great company. Jonathan Alford (piano) - Orestes Vilato (percussion, vocals) - David Pinto (electric bass, vocals, others) - Maria Marquez (vocals) - Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, vocals) - Sheldon Brown (saxes, flute and clarinet). To listen to the music and purchase the CD go to: www.azesu.com
Me dá mucha alegría anunciar que el Centro Budista - Karma Thengsum Chöling - en Caracas tiene una nueva sede con mayor espacio para nuevos practicantes. Mi hermana mayor, María Mercedes Márquez ha sido desde sus comienzos en el 81, la directora del Centro siguiendo la recomendación del XVI Karmapa. Es un lugar especial lleno de paz y armonía, perfecto para recibir las enseñanzas del Budismo Tibetano y para la práctica de la meditación. Para más información: http://www.caracasktc.org
I am so happy to tell you that the new CD everyone has been asking me about is mastered, finally!. I am in the process right now of getting the final details on the artwork ready with the label that will carry it, Adventure Music. Thanks to Richard Zirinsky Jr. and Mike Marshall for another chance to work with Adventure Music. It will be out in the streets late this Spring.
Check the amazing roster of artists at: www.adventure-music.com
Me siento muy complacida y honrada de anunciar que el programa semanal “DESDE LA BAHÍA” está saliendo al aire no solo por la Radio del Ateneo de Caracas, la 100.7 FM, Sábados de 7 a 8 pm - pero además desde Febrero estará en Trujillo, por la 97.9 ULA FM La Radio de la Universidad de los Andes, Sábados de 6 a 7 pm - y en el Zulia, en Ciudad Ojeda, por la Radio Lago.com, Lunes y Viernes de 6 a 7 pm.
Todas estas estaciones se escuchan por el Internet:
www.ateneofm.com
www.ulafm.com
www.radiolago.com
Desde California hay 3 horas ½ de diferencia, lo cual significa que si el programa es a las 6 pm hora de Venezuela, en California hay que escucharlo a las 2:30 pm.
AZESU: Orestes Vilató (timbal, coro); Jonathan Alford (piano); Maria Marquez (vocals); David Pinto (bass); Sheldon Brown (saxes, clarinet, flute, bass clarinet); Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, vocals) "Latin Rhythms, South American, Folklorico & Jazz". AT: Healdsburg Plaza Healdsburg CA. FREE 6- 8 pm Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 For more information: www.healdsburgjazzfestival.org Listen to some tracks at Azesu's website: www.azesu.com
This is as exciting to me as if it were my own concert. Five of my oldest students at the Jazz School (Modern Approach to Latin Standards) will be performing together for the first time at AVONOVA. I recommend this very special event to anyone who wants to sing Latin American songs but is afraid? Well watch these ladies do it and you will feel inspired.
It will take place in an intimate and cozy setting at Jimmy Pedersen’s house in Oakland.
BEYOND THE BOLERO
Saturday, April 2nd. - 8 PM – Door $10 to 20 sliding scale – 417 Avon ST. Oakland
With:
Yolanda Alicia - vocals
Isabel Yrigoyen – vocals
Norma Herrera – vocals
Carol Belcher – vocals
Erin Raber – vocals
Annie Sajdera – acoustic piano
Dean Muench – bass
Rob Ewing – drums
We are back again in sweet downtown Benicia. Great food, wine and music!
Brazilian & Latin Jazz
With:
Maria Marquez- vocals
Bryan Girard- tenor sax
Tim Campbell- keyboard
Sunday, April 10th.
Time: 2 to 5 pm
NO COVER
First ST. Café
440 First ST. Benicia
(707)745- 1400
Maria Marquez - vocals
Jonathan Alford – acoustic piano
David Pinto – bass
Saturday, April 23rd.
Time: 1:30 pm.
More information later.
Maria Marquez – vocals
Jonathan Alford – keyboard
Dan Feiszli- bass
Friday, June 3rd. – The Plaza Bistro – 420 First St East – Sonoma
Time: 7 to 10 pm
The venue is the best in the Bay Area, the musicians are some of the greatest in Latin Jazz in the Bay Area and the music is beautiful, mostly songs I have recorded since that first Canto de Pilon from the 80’s. Special guests to be announced. It will be an event you won’t want to miss.
Friday, August 5th- 8 PM
More information later.
Maria, que lindo el website. Y tronco de fotografia. Bueno ya sabemos a que te hubieras dedicado sio hubieras sido cantante. No se te olvide avisarme cuando vengas a LA. (818) 723-2110. Un beso grande !!
Tere
Can't wait to hear your new tunes, keep us posted!
Bernardo Reitich
LOVE the website, Maria, but what I'm especially excited about is that the new CD is FINISHED! Can't wait to get my copy!!! Don't forget to join NARAS. XOXOX, Cindy
Cindy Scott