Thursday, August 02, 2007

Marita & Jean

My amazing friend Marita who I know from my UCD time is playing a gig in the Sugarclub tonight so if anyone is around check her out with her music partner Jean.

http://www.myspace.com/jeanandmarita
(do me a favour and add them, they only have 9 friends)

Jean and Marita’s music is an original blend of jazz, pop, and blues. Although they have been songwriting partners for six years, they have always performed separately with different bands, and are now gigging together for the first time. Their lyrical music tells stories of heartbreak, longing, escapism, and unrequited love, with Marita’s sweet, lilting voice perfectly complemented by Jean’s emotive piano arrangements.

Jean Hackett (keyboard) is a native of Dublin, and a professional piano teacher. Having studied piano since childhood, she holds a diploma in classical performance from the prestigious London College of Music. Jean chose to broaden her musical education by studying jazz performance for two years at the highly-regarded Newpark Music Centre in Dublin. She has done gigs in New York and Dublin. She has an eclectic taste in music, and is a big fan of The Doors.

Marita Connolly (vocals) is also a Dubliner, and has studied both piano and voice since childhood. She spent three years studying music in University College Dublin and left with an honours degree. She works full-time as a piano teacher, devoting her free time to songwriting. Her favourite singers are Judy Collins, Ella Fitzgerald and Joni Mitchell.

Here is a shot I took of the lovely Marita and Jean a few months ago.

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