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Turiya Mareya

Mareya was raised in the vibrant border of Tijuana and San Diego. She started playing with Mexican dance bands at a young age and later studied Jazz under the direction of Mr. Daniel Jackson, one of the West Coast Jazz Legends. She studied also at the Creative Music School in Woodstock but most of her musical instruction came from the streets, the clubs and fellow musicians. She began playing Latin Jazz with the Tambu International Ensemble, moving to Vera Cruz and living later in Mexico City. Returning to the border she was active in the jazz and latin music scenes. She became the musical director and pianist for the Kokopelli Latin Jazz Ensemble and for 10 years worked major venues and festivals in the south west.

In 2003 Turiya began working as a solo artist going first to Juneau Alaska where she performed with Afro-Peruvian Percussionist Antonio Diaz and to Anchorage where she performed with Hector Diaz y su Orchesta Tropical. She moved to Madrid in 2004 and was active in the incredible music scene there. In 2005 she toured Canada based in Toronto. She also toured British Columbia working with Adonis Puentes and Gilberto Moroeax on Vancouver Island.

She returned to Tijuana in 2008 where she was Artist in Residence at Arte Sana in Playas de Tijuana.She headlined at the Ensendada Jazz Festival and the Rocky Point Jazz Festival in Sonora Mexico She also headed the Binacional Jazz Descarga in Tijuana. In Spring of 2008 she toured the Yucatan Mayan Riviera in Mexico performing in Festivals and Jazz venues there. She returned to Tijuana and was featured at the Afro-Carribbean Festival , the Baja Jazz Festival and the M-Fest Jazz Festival. She performed in October of 2008 for the 2nd year at the Puerto Penasco Jazz Festival in Sonora Mexico. She is currently touring Canada performing in British Columbia with Cuban artist Adonis Puentes.She performed in the Victoria Latin Jazz Festival She is also hosting the weekly Latin jazz Jam session at Hermann's Jazz Club

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Turiya Mareya and Javier Cabanillas Live at el Dragon Rojo Bar in Tijuana

Turiya Mareya and Javier Cabanillas Live at el Dragon Rojo Bar in Tijuana

Source: Michael Ricci

Veteran Latin Jazz Pianist is collaborating with Percussionist Javier Cabanillas in a new project being presented at El Dragon Bar in Tijuana Mexico. Performing with bassist Juan Tettras, the trio plays classic and original music and arrangements by Turiya Mareya . The music flows from traditional Boleros and mainstream Latin Jazz to Fusion Funk grooves. Cabanillas moved to Tijuana from the Bay area in 2000 and has established himself as one of Tijuana's most respected and in demand percussionist. Also ...

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Turiya Mareya and the Tijuana Latin Jazz Project

Turiya Mareya and the Tijuana Latin Jazz Project

Source: All About Jazz

Tijuana has long been a haven for punk and electronica, plus the top-40 and hip-hop blaring from clubs along Avenida Revolucion. Latin Jazz pianist Turiya Mareya hopes to diversify the city's musical portfolio.

In August 2009 Turiya Mareya returned to her home base in Tijuana, Mexico after an extended tour in Canada and Israel to begin a new weekly concert series at El Dragon Rojo Bar. The program will include jam sessions, composer-driven performances and spoken word.

“We are going ...

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The Turiya Mareya Latin Jazz Ensemble Live in Israel

The Turiya Mareya Latin Jazz Ensemble Live in Israel

Source: All About Jazz

Pianist Turiya Mareya will head a group of Israeli, Mexican and Italian artists in a summer tour of Israel. Starting in Tel Aviv at the Shablul Jazz Club and the popular Venue Levontin 7. the group will continue on to the Baraka Jazz Club in Beer Shiva and the Mizpte Ramon Jazz Club. The group will also appear at the Kol Hamusica Music Festival in Galilee. July 24th Shablul Jazz club July ...

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Turiya Mareya with Latin Vocalist Suzana Abreu at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria

Turiya Mareya with Latin Vocalist Suzana Abreu at Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria

Source: All About Jazz

On May 24th 2009 Turiya Mareya continues the weekly Women's Latin Jazz Showcase with Susana Abreu Susana Abreu's singing career began in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 13. It was at this age that she started singing with Latin band: Son Tropical. From there on, she began singing everything from folk music to rock and roll while writing her own music and learning to play drums,congas and guitar.By the time she was 15, Susana was playing 4 nights a ...

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Turiya Mareya with Charlie Chavez at the Baja Jazz Festival

Turiya Mareya with Charlie Chavez at the Baja Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz

Turiya Mareya with Charlie Chavez Latin Jazz Concert Baja Jazz Festival 2008 “PRELUDIO" Live at Casa De La Cultura in Tiuana Saturday July 26th 9:30 pm Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana Calle Lisboa 5, Downtown tel: (664) 687 2604 (info) FREE! Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez will perform a Duo concert as part of the opening festivities for the Baja Jazz Festival in Tijuana. The concert will ...

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The Turiya Mareya Latin Jazz Ensemble Oct. 10 in Tijuana

The Turiya Mareya Latin Jazz Ensemble Oct. 10 in Tijuana

Source: All About Jazz

The Turiya Mareya Latin Jazz Ensemble in Concert at the Casa De La Cultura in Tijuana In Collaboration with IMAC of Tijuana, WorldBeat presents Turiya Mareya with 4 masters of Cuban music Featuring Turiya Mareya - Pianist and Musical Director Felix Betancourt - Tenor Saxophone Ignacio Arango- Guitar and Bass Lazoro Poey - Drums and Special Guest Adonis Puentes - Vocals and ...

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Turiya Mareya and Latin Jazz in The Great Land

Turiya Mareya and Latin Jazz in The Great Land

Source: All About Jazz

Alaska would seem to be a strange place for the host sounds of Latin Music but the music is alive in the North and heating up the nights. Latin Jazz Artist Turiya Mareya arrived in Anchorage Alaska in May of 2006 and has rapidly become part of the Latin and Jazz community in this diverse City. She recently performed as part of the Juneteenth Celebration with a 7 peice group performing her original music and arrangements featuring some of the ...

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Casa De Los Suenos in Tijuana Presents Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project.

Casa De Los Suenos in Tijuana Presents Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project.

Source: All About Jazz

Casa De Los Suenos in Tijuana Presents Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project.

Every Saturday night starting April 1st, 9 pm Donation for the Artists Ave. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz #14109 Col. Gudalupe Victoria

Casa De Los Suenos is a totally unique environment with surrealistic art covering every surface and is run by a family who offers a space for creative community events. Located a $5 cab drive from the border it serves, coffee, food ...

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Casa De Los Suenos in Tijuana Presents Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project.

Casa De Los Suenos in Tijuana Presents Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project.

Source: All About Jazz

Every Saturday night starting April 1st 9 pm Donation for the Artists Ave. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz #14109 Col. Gudalupe Victoria 682-2937- and 619-754-5781 Casa De Los Suenos is a totally unique environment with surrealistic art covering every surface and is run by a family who offers a space for creative community events. Located a $5 cab drive from the border it serves, coffee, food and a unique Mexican experience. Turiya Mareya and The Tijuana ...

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Turiya Mareya and The WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble Turiya Mareya and the WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble

Turiya Mareya and The WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble Turiya Mareya and the WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble

Source: All About Jazz

Turiya Mareya and the WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble Every Friday Beginning March 31st, 2006 Featuring: Turiya Mareya, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Babacar ,David Millard Steve Haney, Dylan Savage, and special appearances from San Diego's top African and Latin Jazz artists!! The WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble performs original jazz based on African, Latin, and world rhythms. Date: Friday, March 31st (To Be Repeated Every Friday) Event: WorldBeat World Jazz Ensemble Venue: WorldBeat ...

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