Broad Street
© Copyright-Anthony G. Marino
(633495100322)
Record Label: Toneman Productions
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Tony Marino (composer, pianist, leader) has created a loyal following and not all of his listeners are jazz enthusiast. His style seems to capture listeners from other genres continuously. Formerly known as Havana Heat, Tony continues to define his music with the area's top musicians, under the new name Latin Jazz Sounds. This magnetic band performs both original compositions and jazz standards using various Latin styles of music: samba, bossa nova, frevo, tango, montuno, bolero, be bop, swing and calypso.
His first cd "Tony Marino & Havana Heat: The Latin Jazz Project" was released January 1997. The cd debuted original jazz compositions using a variety of latin styles.
"Note For Note" with sixteen new original compositions was released in 1999. On this cd, Tony took a new approach. He wrote, composed and recorded all of the instruments used, himself. He literally recorded this cd note for note, hence the name!
"Samba De Say Party", released in 2001, is "Adventurous and exploratory in combining the elements of Brazilian jazz with those of bolero, swing, tango, funk and others". (Heidi Drockelman/Indie-Music)
"BROAD STREET"(2003), pays tribute to his "Philadelphia roots" again using familiar latin rythms. The varied Brazilian and Latin material that inspired it is respectfully treated, with energy levels revealing both commitment towards and understanding of their respective sensual and lively natures. It features seven Latinized offerings from Marino and one each from Paquito D' Rivera and Claudio Roditi -who are key personal and intellectual influences." (~ Javier Antonio Quinones Ortiz)
Tony's fifth cd, cleverly named "5" is an assortment of Jazz... Smooth , Modern, Odd Time, Bossa Nova, Waltz, Be Bop, Ballad, Samba, Organ Trio, and Blues. 5 surely has something for everyone!
Tony's NEWEST, "It's Not That Complicated", will capture you too! With 8 new compositions and 4 new arrangements... "It's Not That Complicated" final cut "I Have To Go" has you wishing that that just weren't true!
Also available is "Tony Marino's Latin Jazz Sounds" songbook which includes the sheet music of the orginal compositions (from Samba De Say Party, Note For Note, & The Latin Jazz Project) for C, Bb, and Eb instruments.
ALL OF TONY'S CDS, BOOKS, RINGTONES, AND SINGLE MP3 DOWNLOADS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.LATINJAZZSOUNDS.COM
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As in past albums the songs exhibit a strong sense of songwriting prowess with b
author: Jason Hoffman
With his last release, Samba De Say Party, still in regular rotation on WBNI, Tony Marino has released Broad Street, his fourth album of invigorating original Brazillian jazz compositions, this time paying tribute to his Philadelphia roots. As in past albums the songs exhibit a strong sense of songwriting prowess with broad enough appeal to tickle the ear of more than just die-hard jazz aficionados.
The songs incorporate many styles, including samba, bossa nova, frevo, tango, montuno, bolero, be bop, swing and calypso, but since this white cracker couldn’t tell a “montuno” from a “frevo” even if it was grafted onto my left hip, I’m somewhat rowing in foreign waters. But I can tell when a song works and many of these compositions squarely hit their marks.
“We’re Home,” for instance, is a lively jaunt sporting a Latin rhythm and an extended piano solo. “South Philly Samba” is a rollicking bit of fantastic fun evoking images of women being spun around in frilly south-o’-the-border dresses. In “Enough” hyperactive piano playing is wedged between calmer lyrical sections while the closing title track brims with a happy melody encased in an adventurous structure destined to make you smile.
Paquito D’Rivera’s “Song For My Son” is one of two covers, the other being “The Monster And The Flower” by Claudio Roditi, where a sincere piano quietly regales the listener with a melody of stunning beauty while convincing drums lay down a light rhythm.
“Cigars In The Garage” effectively depicts a sleepy day among friends and the original “I Want To Spend My Life With You,” dedicated to his wife Kristina, is appropriately melodic, enchanting, and romantic.
With nine tracks clocking in at just over 30 minutes, Marino leaves you yearning for more … so hit the repeat button already and sit back to enjoy these intoxicating melodies lovingly wrapped in tight compositions.
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