Marianne Solivan

“This is it. Marianne Solivan’s Prisoner of Love is probably the best vocal jazz record of the year. The exquisiteness, expression and sentiment of her singing are supreme “ - Blinded by Sound

“If this is, indeed, Solivan's initial dalliance into the jazz recording arena, better days for the art form, as a whole, certainly are ahead!” - Jazz Inside Magazine

“Solivan’s expression of classic jazz feeling and values is so room-filling and personal, you really can’t fault her disc one bit.” - Ottowa Jazz Citizen

“When she sings “All Or Nothing At All” as a duo with bassist Christian McBride, there’s a genuine give-and-take, because she has the harmonic grasp and precise intonation to trade improvised phrases.”

“…among the most promising distaff jazz singers to emerge in the new millennium…a rare ability to pick repertoire so as to avoid the overdone to cliché standards that keep reappearing on every new album by aspiring jazz singers.” – THE NYC JAZZ RECORD “…sweetly candid, delves beneath the familiar

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“This is it. Marianne Solivan’s Prisoner of Love is probably the best vocal jazz record of the year. The exquisiteness, expression and sentiment of her singing are supreme “ - Blinded by Sound

“If this is, indeed, Solivan's initial dalliance into the jazz recording arena, better days for the art form, as a whole, certainly are ahead!” - Jazz Inside Magazine

“Solivan’s expression of classic jazz feeling and values is so room-filling and personal, you really can’t fault her disc one bit.” - Ottowa Jazz Citizen

“When she sings “All Or Nothing At All” as a duo with bassist Christian McBride, there’s a genuine give-and-take, because she has the harmonic grasp and precise intonation to trade improvised phrases.”

“…among the most promising distaff jazz singers to emerge in the new millennium…a rare ability to pick repertoire so as to avoid the overdone to cliché standards that keep reappearing on every new album by aspiring jazz singers.” – THE NYC JAZZ RECORD “…sweetly candid, delves beneath the familiar. A delicately intent sculptress, she reshapes but never distorts. Bending notes, breathing verbal cadences into new, convincing speech, Solivan creates powerful, rhythmic music…she honors yet illuminates jazz standards. Solivan’s art is emotive but never melodramatic, strong yet never harsh. – HOTHOUSE “Solivan is a musician's singer, knowledgeable, hard working and accessible.”- OsPLACEJAZZ “…reserve and taste, concentrating on melody and the meaning of lyrics. She refrains from scatting, the downfall of young vocalists who want to be hip. It’s a fine debut.” - RIFFTIDES “The singers who stand behind her are (among others) Sinatra and Betty Carter, but she has managed to make her own path around the intense pathos of one and the sharp dismissive edginess of the other.” - JAZZLIVES “Marianne Solivan unleashes a powerful debut recording that should quickly propel her prolific talents to the top of the jazz vocal food chain.” -CRITICALJAZZ.COM “She's a singer who's got a brawny but nimble approach, and sensitivity in spades. Whether singing a standard or an original, Solivan stamps every syllable with a deep-digging sincerity.” – CAPITALBOP.COM

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Primary Instrument

Voice / vocals

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

BA Music Ed & Performance from Berklee College of Music MA in Jazz Studies from The New England Conservatory Available for: Private lessons Workshops and Clinics Weekly Jazz Vocal Workshop in Brooklyn NY Experience teaching grades K-12 in the public schools for over 9 years College level voice, ear training, sight reading and performance classes 10 years private studio experience

Clinic/Workshop Information

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Primary Instrument

Voice / vocals

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

BA Music Ed & Performance from Berklee College of Music MA in Jazz Studies from The New England Conservatory Available for: Private lessons Workshops and Clinics Weekly Jazz Vocal Workshop in Brooklyn NY Experience teaching grades K-12 in the public schools for over 9 years College level voice, ear training, sight reading and performance classes 10 years private studio experience

Clinic/Workshop Information

Rhythm Section Grooves Jazz singing is a truly personal and creative endeavor. This workshop will work on the craft of singing and telling a story within the jazz structure. We will work on feeling comfortable counting off the tune, directing the groove, queuing the arrangement and endings. Allowing you to feel prepared and able to walk on any stage and lead a band in your specific arrangement all the while singing in your own voice and telling an honest story.

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