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Performance / Tour

Marc Hoffman Duo To Perform at New Jazz Club in Raleigh, NC

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February 6, 2011

February 6, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC)—The Marc Hoffman Duo, led by pianist and vocalist Marc Hoffman with a special guest on bass, will make its debut appearance at BetDeez Jazz Lounge in Raleigh on Saturday, February 19, from 9 p.m. until midnight. Hoffman and his duo, trio and quartet are well known in the Charlotte area for their appearances at jazz clubs, concerts, and other special events, most recently at the Ritz Carlton in uptown Charlotte. They have also performed nationally ...

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Opinion

New York City Jazz Radio Personality Weighs In On "Curioso"

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December 28, 2010

(CHARLOTTE, NC)—Helen Little, the midday DJ for WLTW-FM (106.7) in New York City, recently reviewed Curioso, the all-original jazz CD by Marc Hoffman that Virillion Music released this year. Her comments underscored the eclectic intention of the compilation. Of the title track, “Curioso," Little said: “'Curioso' is one of my more favored. It was bright, fun, yet not too simplistic. It seems to have a very visual sound to it, with captivating changes." (Gary Dalkin of Film Music on the ...

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Performance / Tour

Marc Hoffman Duo To Perform Twice at Ritz-Carlton Charlotte

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December 20, 2010

(CHARLOTTE, NC)—Recording artists Marc Hoffman and Terry Peoples will bring an eclectic blend of original jazz, pop, and current hits to the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte on Saturday, January 29, and Saturday, February 12, 2011, when the Marc Hoffman Duo performs in the Lobby Lounge from 9 p.m. until midnight. The playlist for both performances will include tunes from Hoffman's new CD “Curioso" (recently featured at the Download of the Day on AAJ), as well as a variety of hits by such ...

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Recording

Holiday Redux: Marc Hoffman Release Remixes of Two Christmas Classics

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December 1, 2010

(CHARLOTTE, NC)—Just in time for the holidays, recording artist Marc Hoffman has released remixed versions of two popular tunes from his jazz-flavored Christmas Time CD: “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," and “Good Christian Men Rejoice." Both are available for downloading on iTunes. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" features Hoffman on piano and vocals as he spins a soft, soulful interpretation of the song introduced by Judy Garland in 1944 in the musical “Meet Me in St. Louis." (http://www.marchoffman.com/mp3s/merrylittlechristmas.mp3) ...

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Radio

Marc Hoffman, "Curioso" Featured on WFSS "Cool Ambiance" Show

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October 28, 2010

FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Jazz composer Marc Hoffman and his new, all-original CD Curioso have captured the attention DJ Dionne Maldonado, the radio host for the show “Cool Ambiance," on NPR station WFSS (91.9 FM) at Fayetteville State University. Maldonado, also known as “The Jazz Lady," is spinning tracks from the CD during her show, which airs Saturdays from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. “I loved this CD," Maldonado said. “Every track! I'm overjoyed to include Curioso and to front sell Marc as ...

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Event

Marc Hoffman Trio To Perform During Historic Charlotte's Preservation Awards Event

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October 19, 2010

(CHARLOTTE, NC)—For the third year, the Marc Hoffman Trio will provide entertainment for Historic Charlotte, Inc.'s Annual Preservation Awards event, to be held this year on Thursday, October 21, from 6:30-10:30 p.m., in the new Mint Museum Uptown. Led by composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman, the trio will include Terry Peoples on bass and Bill Scott on drums. The event, now in its tenth year, is entitled “Blast for the Past." Hoffman will perform tunes from “Curioso," his new eclectic, all-original jazz ...

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Performance / Tour

Marc Hoffman Trio To Perform For "Friday Night Out"

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October 3, 2010

October 3, 2010 (SALISBURY, NC)—The Marc Hoffman Trio, led by composer/recording artist Marc Hoffman, will perform for the last Friday Night Out family festival in downtown Salisbury this year on Friday, October 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. With Terry Peoples on bass and Chris Garges on drums, the trio will serve up many songs from Hoffman's new all-original jazz CD, Curioso, as well as other jazz and pop favorites. This show follows Hoffman's performance on October 1 at the City Club ...

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Performance / Tour

Marc Hoffman Headlines 2010 Blues & Jazz Event

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September 21, 2010

September 21, 2010 (ROCK HILL, SC)—To promote his new CD Curioso, jazz composer/musician Marc Hoffman will perform a number of all-original tunes from the CD at the City Club of Rock Hill on Saturday, October 1, from 7 to 11 p.m. as part of Rock Hill's 6th Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival. The City Club of Rock Hill is located at 140 Main Street in downtown Rock Hill, SC. For this performance, Hoffman will be joined by Chris ...

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