Doug Markley
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Smooth Jazz Instrumentalist Releases Sixth CD
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On The Half Shell is Pennsylvania based guitarist Doug Markley's sixth CD release, consisting of eleven appetizing tender morsels of jazz funk guitar with a hint of country island bossa nova. Geared towards the ever-growing Smooth Jazz audience, the CD was recorded in Markley's home studio, and showcases Markley's speech-like phrasing and sophisticated melodicism. Markley handled all the instrumentation on the album, using his vast experience to create thematic, yet mood-driven compositions such as "Fishing On A Bridge" and "Sushi Wah Wah", the latter featuring a talkbox-like, wah soaked lead which adds the proper amount of funk spice to the 'raw fish' meal. Smooth Jazz fans should take a serious look at Markley's growing catalog of releases.
Doug attended the University of Miami as a Jazz Guitar major, from 1973-1977, at a time when the school was filled with talent such as Jaco Pastorius, Steve Morse and Bruce Hornsby. He started The Markley Band (jazz fusion) in 1978, which attracted a following in the Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware areas. Doug landed his first record deal in 1980 with Accord Town House Records, and released "The Markley Band" followed by "On The Mark" in 1982. He later signed with Visual Musik, who released "Philly Fillet", the music of which was used by the ABC soap opera "All My Children" for eight years. Doug released his fifth CD, "Sunset Dance" on his own, distributed only in the tri-state area. He continues to play live gigs with his band,. opening for Spyro Gyra, Robert Cray and Jeff Lorber, among others.
Markley's objectives include getting airplay on Smooth Jazz stations across the country, garnering reviews in music publications, CD distribution, Internet sales and touring.
Contact Information
Markley Music
P.O. Box 196
Fairview Village, PA 19409
United States
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Doug Markley
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Lynn Patrick
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Instrumental Acoustic Music Coveys Soaring Freedom
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Colorado's Lynn Patrick has released Winnie's Guitar, an instrumental acoustic guitar CD with tracks ranging from light jazz to country flatpicking to gentle contemplations. The music unpretentiously but unmistakably conveys a sense of soaring freedom--tracks such as "Passing Through", "California Zephyr" and "Letting Go" telling stories with universal appeal using notes and rhythm instead of words and phrases. Patrick has earned accolades for her guitar work, and it's easy to hear why--warm, flatpicked fusillades, exquisite melodic forays and fresh-minded harmony combine to create a wonderful listening experience. Winnie's Guitar, described as, "a project of joyful whimsy," by one reviewer, is sure to impress and delight acoustic guitar fans.
Lynn taught herself to play guitar at age 16, and within two years was writing original music and performing in local clubs. She performed in both Tallahassee and Boston before moving to Colorado in 1984. Lynn's career as a musician has spanned nineteen years and has included a final round appearance at the Lyons Folks Festival Troubadour Contest and performances at the Jerry Ford Pro Golf Tournament for six consecutive years. Her first CD ("Natural Voice Inside") was released in 1995 and received significant airplay in Boulder, Los Angeles and Utah. Winnie's Guitar made the KGNU Top 100 list for 1998 and is on regular rotation on radio stations in Greeley, Boulder, New Haven and St. Cloud.
A full-time, professional musician, Patrick is currently working on her third CD.
Contact Information
Lynn Patrick
P.O. Box 751
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
E-mail:
Lynn Patrick
Web site:
www.lynnpatrick.com
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