>CHARLOTTE, NC North Carolina born musician, Marc Hoffman and his quartet will perform a Tony Bennett tribute show on Wednesday, March 30th at Middle C Jazz, 300 South Brevard Street in Charlotte, NC. The show begins at 7:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz is a 200 seat live music venue in uptown Charlotte serving food, drinks & world-class live jazz. “Middle C Jazz is a wonderful venue and I am delighted to return with the Tony Bennett Tribute.” Hoffman said. “I am a life-long fan and student of Tony Bennett’s vocal style and music and it’s always a treat digging deep in to his catalog.” Joining Marc for the show will be guitarist Troy Conn, bassist Zack Page, and drummer Al Sergel.
In addition to performing as a solo artist and with various ensembles across the Southeast and beyond, Marc is a composer working in a variety of genres including film, solo piano, jazz, concert and choral music. His music is published by Keiser Southern and Virillion Music Publishing.
Marc’s original jazz and concert works have been performed live and on radio across the US and in the UK, France, Canada and The Netherlands. His latest albums of original music, Astral Force: Reckoning, and Late September, along with previous albums can be heard on all streaming sites including Spotify, CD Baby, and iTunes.
Also an author, Marc’s Essential Worship Keyboard is published by Emerald Books, and a picture book, Sleep, Little Child by Virillion Music Publishing.
For ticket info, visit www.middlecjazz.com or call (704) 595-3311.
For more about Marc, please visit www.marchoffman.com.
About Marc Hoffman:
Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at Univ. of Southern California. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with his wife, Anne, and their daughter August.
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“Hoffman’s piano sparkles, and his vocals soothe. The compositions feel organic and effortless. If you’re in need of a soundtrack to your quiet evenings at home, Hoffman has you covered.” — Jenny Hubbard, author (Random House)
“Genuine vocals/lyrics + classy instrumentation. Thoughtful arrangements with warm harmonies, catchy rhythms, and the sweetest set of lyrics. Love the friendly jazzy/pop sound world and the piano sounds really great – such a pure and pleasant tone. I’d really love to catch a live performance of the album!” — Elizabeth Kowalski, Founder & Music Director – Charlotte New Music Festival
”‘Hefti’ [from the CD Curioso) makes you smile with its delicate riffs and uplifting swing.”
– DJ Jelly Roll Justice, WWOZ-FM, New Orleans, LA
“… listeners are likely to be delighted by Late September. – Gary Dalkin, UK music writer and editor
“…the Hollywood impressions of Marc Hoffman’s “Middle Earth” made some pieces on the program seem stale and derivative. – London Guardian review of U.K. premiere at the Wilde Festival
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