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Marion in Auckland this Sunday, 16 June 2013
Posted by Marion on June 12, 2013
Marion has often performed with 'The Vintage' and was guest on their recent recording: 'Another Vintage Crop' along with Wil Sargesson, live at The National JAzz Festival. This weekend will see such legendary luminaries in the field, such as Tony Parker and Merv Thomas.
Robble Laven and Attila Cardosa at The Elizabeth, Thursday 20 June, Friday 21 June
Posted by Marion on June 11, 2013
Early Jazz anyone?
Posted by Marion on June 10, 2013
The Vintage Jazz Band have invited Marion to sing with them, on and off for a few years now. It is always an exciting event, sizzling hot: Blues a la Bessie Smith and others, great early jazz songs. Come along!
Marion with Carlos Souza 12 May 2013 Armazem
Posted by Marion on April 28, 2013
If you havn't frequented Armazem at the Mount, perhaps you should. They very regularly have good quality live muic. Also, you can have an authentic Brazilian food and drink experience. Rhythm Palace play some classic bossa nova, Marion's original work with lots of surprises.
Catch Bonjour Swing at The Rotorua Jazz Club
Posted by Marion on April 16, 2013
read about Bonjour Swing in the PERFORMANCE section of this site.
Starting time 5pm, Arawa Racecourse, Fenton St
Ukulele Group Term 2
Posted by Marion on April 16, 2013
Ukulele group starts term 2 May 13. Contact for details.If you have played a little and would like to up your game, you are welcome to register.
Ukulele/ Lessons Term 1 2013
Posted by Marion on February 18, 2013
On Feruary 18 I shall be starting up my Monday morning group ukulele sessions. Call me if you are keen. Ondividual lessons are possible too
A review of Marion's brand new Ukulele CD, 'My Ukulele And I'
Posted by Marion on December 19, 2012
This is sure charmer for connoisseurs of the little ukulele.
Bonjour Swing at the Gold Mela, wed 19 December, 6.45pm
Posted by Marion on December 12, 2012
Guest guitarist will be Sam Thurston from Wellington Gypsy Jazz ensemle: Black Spider Stomp.
There will be lots of jamming and improvised excitement!
Bonjour Swing at Tauranga Jazz Club 9 December 2012
Posted by Marion on November 16, 2012
Bonjour Swing is a dynamic Gypsy Jazz themed band comprising Robbie LAven and Marion Arts on gypsy guitars Parisian style, along with Oscar Laven on soprano sax, clarinet and trumpet. Tauranga bassist Milan Wilshier will join them at the Tauranga Jazz Club, RSA Greerton at 5pm.
