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Marc Antoine

Guitarist, composer and producer, Marc Antoine, was born in Paris (France) on the 28th of May 1963. His parents bought him his first guitar when he was 11 years old which quickly became his third arm. Marc has had a guitar in his hands ever since.

At age 13, his father saw such rapid progress that he sent him to the conservatory where he would study classical music. By then his mentors were Andres Segovia and John Williams.

At 17 he'd already won many prizes and started showing an interest in a variety of music genres including jazz, rock, Afro, pop, and more. At the same time he was playing in local bands in Britany (France).

Tragedy struck in the summer of 1981 when his debut career got cut short by a devastating accident to his left hand. The surgeon told him that his chances of playing guitar again were very slim and next to nothing. However, through the adversity, his love and passion for music helped him overcome this tragedy and in 1984 he was back on the scene in Paris, performing in clubs and recording for artists like Philippe Petit, Charlelie Couture, Jill Kaplan, France Gall, and Ray Lema.

In 1988 he moved to London where he joined Basia's band and worked with The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Soul to Soul, Pato Banton, and General Public. He was also part of the London Acid Jazz scene. His world tour travelling lead him to spend time in Tokyo where he became an acclaimed session player.

As a true citizen of the world, Marc kept moving, this time to Los Angeles in the late 90's. He stayed there for 12 years playing for music royalty such as Sting, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Cher, Selena, Queen Latifah, George Benson, Guru Jazzmatazz, Take 6 and others. He composed and performed for major movie soundtracks: “Get Shorty”; “The Fan”; “Patch Adams”; “Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil”; “Demolition Man”; and “Celtic Pride”. He also worked with producers of the likes of Tommy LiPuma, Philippe Saisse, Marcus Miller, Mike Pela, Guy Roche and Stoker.

Most importantly, however, Marc began his successful solo career. His first album was “Classical Soul” NYC records 1994. Then came “Urban Gypsy” NYC 1995, “Madrid” GRP 1998, “Universal Language” GRP 2000, “Cruisin'” GRP 2001, “The Very Best of Marc Antoine” GRP 2002, “Mediterraneo” Rendezvous Entertainment 2003 and “Modern Times” Rendezvous Entertainment 2005.

Marc's career boasts many #1 hits on the R&R contemporary jazz charts, as well as topping the Billboard charts. In 1995, R&R elected him Best New Artist of The Year, which was followed by his Gavin Award in 1998. He has also received numerous nominations for jazz awards in the US and Canada.

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Marc Antoine: Inspiration

Read "Marc Antoine: Inspiration" reviewed by Katrina-Kasey Wheeler


Since his emergence onto the jazz scene in the mid-1990s, Parisian-born guitarist Marc Antoine has left his mark with his classical soul vibe. He is revered for both his impressive expertise on the guitar, and the European influence infused throughout his music. He has become a fixture in the smooth jazz community throughout the years and continues onward to success.

Antoine has collaborated with many famed artists including George Benson, Celine Dion, Take 6, and the ...

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Marc Antoine: Hi - Lo Split

Read "Hi - Lo Split" reviewed by Susan Lozinak


Marc Antoine, who hails from Paris, France, has been playing the guitar since the age of eleven, when he began studying classical music. By seventeen, his interests spread to include jazz, rock and pop. Hi- Lo Split may sound a little “Las Vegas, but rest assured there is no glitz or glam to be found.

Hi-Lo Split contains eleven inspiring, captivating and soothing tracks. The title track is velvety smooth, a joy to the senses. “Silk And Steel ...

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Marc Antoine: A Mediterraneo Life

Read "Marc Antoine: A Mediterraneo Life" reviewed by Cheryl Hughey


Life in Madrid can be pretty carefree. You start your evening at about 9:30 p.m. with dinner and finish it off with light drinks at midnight. After heading to the clubs at about 2:30 a.m., you will party all night long . . . unless you are the father of a college student and a thirteen-month-old baby.

Although there may be a wild side for some in Spain, jazz guitarist Marc Antoine admits his time at home is mostly hectic. ...

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Marc Antoine: Cruisin'

Read "Cruisin'" reviewed by Philip Songa


Consider his name and you'll most likely guess that he is French. Listen to his music and you'd be forgiven for mistaking him to be Latin American. This mystery man is French jazz guitar man Marc Antoine (not to be confused with Puerto Rican crooner Marc Anthony). I was introduced to the sound of Marc Antoine via his collaboration with Dave Koz on the song “You Are Me, I Am You" from Koz's album The Dance (1999).

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Marc Antoine: Madrid

Read "Madrid" reviewed by Robert Spencer


Marc Antoine is a gypsy guitarist, and this disc is evidence of his travels. “Sunland" sounds like a funky instrumental version of that old song, “If I Were a Carpenter, and You Were a Lady." Much more funk-based is the title track, “Madrid." “Dreamsicle" builds on a dreamy shimmer of synthesizer and Harmon-muted trumpet (courtesy of Rick Braun), while Delphine adds vocals just as dreamy. “Sarava" is playful and upbeat, and “Plaza Mayor" overlays Spanish licks on a cool funk ...

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Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Release New Album

Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Release New Album

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Smooth Jazz Guitarists Paul Brown & Marc Antoine's new collaboration CD Foreign Exchange hits stores this week. The new album produced by Brown, co-produced by Antoine features guest performances by some of the genre’s most acclaimed artists (including Jessy J and keyboardists Philippe Saisse and Gregg Karukas). The collection brings out the best in both guitarists as they explore their longtime passions for a wide variety of influences; pop, jazz, old school R&B, soul-jazz, and Brazilian & Latin music. Capturing ...

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Peak Records Set to Release New Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Album

Peak Records Set to Release New Paul Brown & Marc Antoine Album

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Peak label-mates and superstar guitarists Paul Brown and Marc Antoine are set to release Foreign Exchange – a stylistically diverse collaboration album, available next week (4.7) on CD and digitally via Peak Records (Concord Music Group). Having performed together at ‘Paul Brown’s Guitar Night’ in 2008, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Brown, who was in the early stages of producing a follow-up to his smash 2007 disc White Sand, invited Marc Antoine to play on one of his new songs. This ...

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Smooth Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine Interviewed at AAJ

Smooth Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz

Since his emergence onto the jazz scene in the mid-1990s, Parisian-born guitarist Marc Antoine has left his mark with his classical soul vibe. He is revered for both his impressive expertise on the guitar, and the European influence infused throughout his music. He has become a fixture in the smooth jazz community throughout the years and continues onward to success.

Hi-Lo Split (Peak Records, 2007), is an energizing release from Antoine Showcasing percussive Latin and Brazilian harmonies, R&B, and acoustic ...

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Marc Antoine Hi-Lo Split out Now!

Marc Antoine Hi-Lo Split out Now!

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Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine to Release Peak Records Debut

Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine to Release Peak Records Debut

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On July 24th 2007, Peak Records will release Hi-Lo Split, the genre-spanning full length album from leading contemporary jazz guitarist Marc Antoine. A respected and admired classically trained French contemporary jazz guitarist, Marc Antoine's style transcends several genres including jazz, classical and urban.

Hi-Lo Split, named after the poker game, is Antoine's eighth full-length release and first for Peak Records (Concord Music Group). Among the 11 songs on Hi-Lo Split is a cover of the Classic IV's 40- year-old hit ...

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