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Pianist Marc Hoffman Releases "Late September"

Source: Marble Arch PR
September 27, 2016

Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman, well-known throughout North Carolina for his compositions, teaching and performances, has announced the release on Late September, an all-original CD for jazz trio, Hoffman had a breakthrough jazz release with his well-received Curioso in 2010. Late September includes 11 new pieces with Hoffman on piano, supported by Zack Page on the upright bass and Brian Sullivan on drums. “The recording is crisp, clear and detailed, yet exudes a warm ambience,” says Gary Dalkin, a ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Marc Hoffman On Tour In NC & SC

Source: Marble Arch PR
May 4, 2015

Charlotte, NC – Composer, jazz pianist, and vocalist, Marc Hoffman will perform five dates in NC and SC beginning Tue May 5th. Venues will include Oak Park in Salisbury, NC, Charleston Pour House in Charleston, SC, McKimmon Center on the NCSU campus in Raleigh, NC, Murphy's Pub in Boone, NC and Market On Main in Hickory, NC. Two performances Charleston Pour House and Murphy's Pub will be with NC based jam band, Wavy Train. Marc will perform six additional shows ...

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Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Marc Hoffman To Join Wavy Train For Six Performances

Source: Marble Arch PR
April 7, 2015

North Carolina musician, Marc Hoffman will play Southeast dates with band SALISBURY, NC: Composer, jazz pianist, and vocalist, Marc Hoffman will perform with NC based jam band, Wavy Train for six dates in the Southeast during the band's spring/summer Southeastern 2015 Tour. The first performance will be Friday, April 10th at Second & Green Tavern in Winston-Salem. NC. Other stops include Asheville and Boone in NC, and Greenville and Charleston in SC. Formed in 1995 in Charlotte, NC by Cal ...

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Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Marc Hoffman At Ritz-Carlton In Charlotte

Source: Marble Arch PR
December 5, 2014

Marc Hoffman to perform during holidays CHARLOTTE, NC – Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December in the Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte. Hoffman, a NC native will perform original arrangements of holiday favorites. “The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is a beautiful venue and I am delighted to be able to perform there this season,” Hoffman said, “and the guests and hotel staff are always welcoming.” In addition to performing solo with his trio, ...

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Jazz Pianist/Composer Marc Hoffman To Perform At Center For Faith & The Arts

Source: Marble Arch PR
September 26, 2014

NC Musician will play at Mark Stephenson Exhibit Reception SALISBURY, NC – Marc Hoffman, NC composer, jazz pianist, and vocalist, will perform at the reception for the opening of artist Mark Stephenson's exhibit, Italian Paintings and Other Recent Works. The exhibit, at Center For Faith & the Arts in Salisbury, opened September 2nd. Stephenson recently completed a two-week residency in Tuscany. Marc will perform original jazz vocal and piano pieces in addition to standards. Marc Hoffman and Mark Stephenson have ...

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NC Musician/Composer Marc Hoffman's Weekend Performances

Source: Marble Arch PR
August 12, 2014

Marc Hoffman Performs This Weekend Friday, August 15th, composer, singer and pianist Marc Hoffman begins a mini-tour at Summer Night Out, hosted by Downtown Salisbury Inc., in Downtown Salisbury from 6-9pm.  He will be performing with his trio including drummer Brian Sullivan and bassist Terry Peoples. They will play original jazz composed by Hoffman and other pop selections and jazz covers. Saturday, August 16th, Marc Hoffman will be playing at the Ashe County Arts Annual “Tickling the Ivories” concert. This ...

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NC Jazz Pianist/Vocalist/Composer At Casual Water

Source: Marble Arch PR
August 1, 2014

Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform Sunday, August 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Casual Water in Tega Cay, SC as part of their summer jazz series. Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards and pop. “I’m really excited to be back this year at Tega Cay for the summer jazz series,” Hoffman said. “Casual Water is a beautiful and fun venue and it's great working ...

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Marc Hoffman Returns To Tega Cay on June 29th

Source: Marble Arch PR
June 25, 2014

CHARLOTTE, NC – Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform Sunday, June 29th from 6:00 to to 9:00 p.m. at Casual Water in Tega Cay, SC as part of their summer jazz series. Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards and pop. “I’m really excited to be back this year at Tega Cay for the summer jazz series,” Hoffman said. “Casual Water is a beautiful and fun venue ...

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