Diane Marino

Contemporary Fusion Reviews By Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews March 8, 2018 ”Soul Serenade”-The Gloria Lynne Project “Diane’s personal style provides the ultimate in cool for jazz listeners of all stripes. Diane’s sultry jazz vocal style that will transport you (in most pleasant fashion, I might add) to the edge of the galaxy… her pacing is pure perfection, and her tones are full of the energy of life… a superb jazz vocal that you will treasure for years to come.”

Lemon Wire Dodie Miller-Gould March 13, 2018 “Marino manages to create jazz that is both fun and timeless

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Contemporary Fusion Reviews By Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews March 8, 2018 ”Soul Serenade”-The Gloria Lynne Project “Diane’s personal style provides the ultimate in cool for jazz listeners of all stripes. Diane’s sultry jazz vocal style that will transport you (in most pleasant fashion, I might add) to the edge of the galaxy… her pacing is pure perfection, and her tones are full of the energy of life… a superb jazz vocal that you will treasure for years to come.”

Lemon Wire Dodie Miller-Gould March 13, 2018 “Marino manages to create jazz that is both fun and timeless. “Soul Serenade” is a collection of 14 songs that find Marino and her ensemble playing with a buoyant vibe and energy.”

MIDWEST RECORD By Chris Spector 3-13-18 “Soul Serenade”-The Gloria Lynne Project “ A jazzy vocal album that works throughout, Marino is fully ready to take flight on her own, especially if she plans on keeping it classy. Well done. “

CD Review: https://musicalmemoirs.wordpress.com/ 3/20/18 “Diane Marino brings the vocal magic on ballads like “Blue Gardenia” and “Out of This World.” “The Jazz in You” is produced as a sultry blues number and Marino steps up to the plate and hits a home run with this tune. “

“The Cuban Bridge” wwpv.org Toni Basanta “Dear Diane, your new album is a truly-talented-work-of-art and it deserves immediate recognition of all your peers and the International Jazz Community. SOUL SERENADE is the most delicious breakfast I've ever had !!!!!*”

5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of the spirit of Gloria Lynne By Grady Harp CD Review: Amazon “Reverie and remembrance for the art of Gloria Lynne sing through this collection – due to the inordinately beautiful performances by Diane Marino and ensemble. “

The Vinyl Anachronist April 4, 2018 Marc Phillips “The musicians are downright flawless here, and settle in instinctively and provide a new energy from scratch on each track. But it's Marino's voice that slowly won me over. Marino is focused, and she brings out the meaning of each song as few singers do”

Jersey Jazz for the May issue. By Joe Lang “Marino is equally comfortable with ballads and faster tempo material, infusing many selections with a convincing blues feeling. Not having been aware of Marino before receiving this album to review, her work here makes seeking out her prior recordings a likely undertaking”.

Eric Harabadian- Jazz Inside Magazine May 3,2013 ”The collaboration of Marino & Person for “Loads of Love” is a winning combination and a step in the right direction for traditional jazz. A gorgeous collection of blues-influenced ballads and love songs.”

Anytime you combine terrific vocal performances with outstanding arrangements, you’re gonna get what you have here. “Loads of Love” - A slam-dunk winner! Paul Richards Program Director, WHLI, NYC April 25, 2013

“Diane Marino is an unusually unique talent… great pianist, vocalist and arranger”- Les Davis-Real Jazz-Sirius/XM Radio

“The singing and musicianship are outstanding” Bob Collins – WRHU Jazz producer, Hofstra University. L.I. NY May 27, 2013

“Marino is a confident pianist and singer who is equally at home with ballads and rhythm tunes. If the results on this disc are indicative of the quality of her prior efforts, I plan on checking them out soon”. Jersey Jazz Journal

“Loads of Love”-Diane Marino possesses impeccable phrasing, her voice has beautiful colors and tones and the new arrangements are lush without detracting from yet another wonderful recording from a truly magnificent vocalist and pianist”… Joe Montague- Riveting Riffs Magazine April 17, 2013

“Diane Marino: A top notch vocalist who’s styling, phrasing and interpretations are definite fortes! One of the best on the contemporary scene.” “Cafe Jazz” Ted Hasiuk, Host & Producer, Café Jazz August 25, 2011

“Loads of Love”… Let me say you have another winner. Excellent mix. the whole CD is superb. I’m in love with “It Shouldn’t Happen To A Dream”. Houston’s Sax and your voice is melting, better then Sarah Vaughan or Dinah Washington’s versions!” Sal Calfa – Le Jazz Affair April 14, 2013

As a jazz vocalist/pianist, performer and arranger Diane commands the stage and pulls the audiences right in. She is extraordinaire! Bridgette Y. Lewis - Executive Producer Coffee Talk Jazz Radio - September 13, 2011

“Diane Marino gives a new and exciting twist to some venerable standards and deftly performs a few relatively rare tunes”… - John Gilbert, Jazz Review

“Loads of Love” -A killer set for when you’re in the mood for some sophistication with bounce, this is first class, solid, adult listening that connects. Well done.” MIDWEST RECORD / CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher April 12, 2013

Diane Marino “Loads of Love”… And joy, and happiness, and skills, and variation… and so this can be the shortest review of a CD, but a wonderful CD and an asset to everyone’s collection… Joost van Steen, host/producer Jazz & Blues Tour with Alphen Stad FM/TV The Netherlands April 2, 2013

“All 12 songs (Just Groovin’) are catchy tunes made decidedly more interesting by the bluesy Marino and an assortment of first-rate guests.” - Christopher Louden, Jazz Times

“Diane Marino’s new album JUST GROOVIN’ is an absolute show- stopper! classy, top-drawer stuff. I highly recommend it!” - Scott O'Brien, Smoothjazz.com

“Just Groovin” is a real head turner. Ms. Marino mixes the right amount of commercial appeal with an inviting splash of jazz and soulful playing for the curious ear. Thanks for dusting and polishing these classics into your great interpretations. “ - Bruce Pulver, Jazz Review

“Singer/pianist Diane Marino combines sophisticated solos and elegant, expressive vocals in a distinctive and exciting fashion. She also exceeds in another related arena: Brazilian music. Her CD's blend standards with outstanding versions of bossa nova and samba, sung in Portuguese. “ - Ron Wynn, The City Paper, Nashville TN

“Great variety, Jazz to the max! “ - Joost van Steen/Jazz&Blues Tour Radio Show, Alphen Stad FM/The Netherlands

“Diane Marino sings with clarity and a pleasing ease of expression on the attractive material chosen for her recommended new jazz album, Just Groovin'. She's a class act. “ - Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat Critic, Downbeat

“On The Street Where You Live” Ms. Marino approaches these eleven songs direct and straight forward. She offers the essentials of the tunes, and gives them true interpretations. There is also infinite charm in Ms. Marino’s piano work. “ - Johnny Adams (All That Jazz), THE MONTERREY COUNTY POST

“It’s fabulous… My prediction? “Just Groovin’” is one of the strongest vocal releases of 2008. “ - Dr. Mike Metheny, Radio IO

“Talented Jazz vocalist Diane Marino grooves on “Groovin” with support from Felix Cavaliere, who wrote the classic‘60’s hit. Marino has the pipes, and the record’s arrangement, production and instrumentation shine. “ - Carol Archer, Smooth Jazz Editor, R&R (Oct 27, 2008)

“On The Street Where You Live” “Diane Marino gives a new and exciting twist to some venerable standards and deftly performs a few relatively rare tunes”…“A Sleepin' Bee”- ”Jazz in its purist form.” - John Gilbert, Jazz Review

“A Sleepin' Bee” A plus for the Jazz world..very impressive. You are real Jazz. - J. Otis Williams/KSDS Jazz 88/San Diego Cal

“Just Groovin” “brilliant re-interpretations of pop standards...” “some of these classic, chart-topping hits might just find their way back to the Billboard Hot 100” ”Diane's duet with Felix Cavaliere singing his signature Rascals tune “Groovin'' -is perfect! - Bob Perry, The Penthouse Radio, NYC

“ A true diva; superb singer and pianist.A swinging Bossa Nova singer , very appealing voice. “ - Joao da Penha, Brazil Jazz Radio Host, Journalist

“Every one of the selections on “Just Groovin” can stand completely on their own as great pieces of music. But as a whole, the album becomes bigger than life”... “Beautiful vocals and out of this world arrangements and orchestrations”... Utterly enjoyable from start to finish”... “ - Paul Richards, P.D., WHLI Radio NYC

““A Sleepin’ Bee” is the most wonderful CD I’ve received this year. The Portuguese tracks are soft and wonderful. Excellent work from a wonderful vocalist and quartet. “ - Rafel Corbi/Radio RPEM/Spain

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