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Marilyn Goes To The Head of the Class
On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Dr. Kelland Thomas welcomed Marilyn as a guest lecturer at the University of Arizona School of Music's "Careers in Music" class. Marilyn spoke about her background and experiences, songwriting (of which she performed many live examples), collaboration and stratagem for post-college employment and success in the music business.
Marilyn Stays Busy in 2008
On Friday, October 17th, 2008 Marilyn Harris performed a one hour show of her fabulous original songs and standards from the Great American Songbook at the Pima Community Performing Arts Center in Green Valley - bassist Mike Levy provided accompaniment.
Marilyn was the music coordinator for and provided Special Music for the Sunday Celebration Services (10:30am) at the Tucson Center for Spiritual Living several Sundays a month. See their website for monthly updates.
Singing and playing for the Gaslight Theater's production of "The Lone Stranger" was fun in March - they're a real talented bunch of folks who always play to an enthusiastic full house audience. Marilyn has subbed for "Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom", "Beach Blanket Bebop", "Frankenstein Lives" and is currently subbing throughout the holiday season in performances of "A Small Town Christmas". Check it out! www.thegaslighttheatre.com
Marilyn joined singer Rebecca Carlson and saxophonist Sidney George on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11th) at Piazza Gavi (at Sunrise & Kolb) from 5:00 - 9:00pm.On Monday, April 7, Marilyn made a return engagement at Lisa Otey's Piano Night series at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church - other artists in the series include Arthur Migliazza (April 21), Linda Ackermann (April 28) and Judy Roberts (May 5).
On Satuday, April 12th, Marilyn joined DAMARIS & FRIENDS at the Unitarian Church on 22nd Street, which featured artists Darwin, Lou Stebner, Joel Gottschalk, Uncle Dave Jeffrey and Lorna Govier. www.damarisdrewrysings.com
Marilyn joined singer Rebecca Carlson and saxophonist Sidney George on Valentine's Day (Thursday, February 14th) at Piazza Gavi (at Sunrise & Kolb) from 5:00 - 10:00pm.
Marilyn's luck held out for her appearance at the GOVAC "Bet The House" Gala (www.govac.org) on March 8th - she traded sets with Paul Elia and Bruce Halper from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the El Conquistador Country Club, 10555 N. La Canada in Oro Valley.
Marilyn Featured with the Desert Divas
On Saturday, January 19, 2008, Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas returned to the Berger Performing Arts Center for their annual concert. Hurricane Carla, Liz McMahon, Regina "the Queen", and Diane Van Deurzen joined Rich Nordenberg on bass and Jon Westfall on drums in welcoming Marilyn Harris as Guest Diva for the night.
SANTA BABIES
A Jazzy Holiday Program at The Steinway Piano Gallery Former Chicago pianist-singer Judy Roberts and saxophonist Greg Fishman joined Tucson singer-songwriter Marilyn Harris in a holiday concert at the Steinway Piano Gallery (2850 E. Speedway Blvd.) on Thursday, December 20th, 2007 at 7:00pm.
The sellout crowd was treated to Judy's special arrangements of such holiday standards as "Let It Snow", "Christmastime Is Here" and her tribute to Arizona, "Winter Wonderland/Desert Wonderland". Marilyn debuted 2 of her original Christmas songs for Tucson audience, and they all harmonized on swinging versions of the classic holiday songs everyone loves.
Famous for the past two decades as "Chicago's Favorite Jazz Woman", Judy is best known for her hard-swinging piano playing, her ability to combine lush and sensitive vocals with rapid-fire scat singing, and for her unique ability to communicate with her audience in a relaxed and intimate style. Judy's husband Greg Fishman has established himself as a dynamic tenor saxophonist and flutist, and is regarded as one of the top jazz educators in the country. The couple has recently relocated to Arizona.
The Steinway Piano Gallery of Tucson is supplyed the world famous Steinway Piano for this event.
You can see a 9 minute video of concert highlights at Marilyn's Video Clips page.
Cabaret Open Mic Night @ COLORS Kicks Off
On Wednesday, October 3rd the CABARET OPEN MIC NIGHT @ COLORS had its premiere performance - and it was a smashing success! MC and cabaret diva Liz McMahon and music director Marilyn Harris welcomed a dozen great performers to the Colors stage. Check out the video highlights - Click Here.
Marilyn Featured at Studio Connections
Marilyn joined saxophonist Mike Kuhn as featured artists at Robert Encila's STUDIO CONNECTIONS Open Mic Fundraiser on Friday, November 2nd, 2007. For more information go to: www.studioconnections.net.
Where To See Marilyn Play LIVE - October 2007
Colors, 5303 E. Speedway - from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays - Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
and, of course, every Wednesday for Cabaret Open Mic!Tucson Center for Spiritual Living, 3800 East River Road
- 10:30am - Sundays - Oct. 7th & 21st
Where To See Marilyn Play LIVE - September 2007
Colors, 5303 E. Speedway - from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays - Sept. 1st, 8th, 15th & 29thCorleone Cantina Restaurant, 6632 E Tanque Verde,
ph. 751-7447
Friday - September 7th - from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
with vocalist Paul Elia!
Thursdays - September 13th, 20th, 27th and Oct. 4th
- from 5:30pm to 8:30pmSeasons for NonViolence & Culture of Peace Alliance presents a:
Community Peace Concert -
An International Peace Celebration
Friday, September 21st, 2007, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
55 N. 6th Ave., across from the Ronstadt Center
Tickets $15.00 - Reservations at www.snvtucson.org
-- Marilyn Harris will be a featured performer --To see more highlights of Marilyn's past events CLICK HERE Return to MarilynHarris.com TOP OF PAGE
