MARCUS SIMEONE'S "AT LAST" CD TO BE RELEASE IN OCTOBER
Miranda Music (
http://www.mirandamusic.com/
) is proud to announce the release of "At Last," the debut CD of widely
acclaimed vocalist Marcus Simeone. The CD will have it's release celebration
on Fridays October 12th and 26th at 8:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE
BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 -
http://www.westbankcafe.com/
). At Last is an introspective, imaginative collection of soaring
ballads, pop songs and American classics brilliantly arranged by musical
director Barry Levitt and his quartet featuring: Chip Jackson on bass,
Brian Gryce on percussion and Kenny Brescia on electric guitar. This
is a "live" recording of a concert appearance at The Encore. The performance
on October 12th will benefit Seamen's Society For Children and Families
(
http://www.roots-wings.org/
) on Staten Island.
A singular voice that captures the romantic magic
of Johnny Mathis fused with the jazz sensibilities of greats like
Jimmy Scott and Al Jarreau and the raw emotion of Eva Cassidy (whom
he's been compared to.) A totally versatile vocalist, Marcus Simeone
crosses musical boundaries with ease from jazz to alternative pop
to familiar standards on this thrilling new album. With over 300
demo recordings under his belt, Marcus Simeone has gained a reputation
as a singer's singer within the industry. On the new CD, he displays
a heart-wrenching sensitivity and powerful and articulate command
of every melodic line along with his trademark flawless phrasing.
His pitch perfect, multi-octave voice dazzles audiences wherever
he performs.
Marcus Simeone started singing in public ten years
ago. Making his Manhattan night club debut in 2001, he quickly received
wide critical accolades and has been booked consistently in clubs
like Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Encore, Helen's, The Laurie
Beechman Theater, The Manor and numerous clubs in the Tri-state
area as well as theaters and night clubs in Palm Springs, California,
Boca Raton, Florida and Coral Cables, Florida. He has also been
a popular regular at the Annual Cabaret Convention. He has been
interviewed in the Associated press and profiled in several New
York outlets. In 2008, he will begin an 8-month engagement at The
Metropolitan Room.
Marcus is also passionate about his other commitment
and volunteer social work for several years. He is also an NYU honor
student working for his Master's. Previously, he has worked extensively
helping AIDS patients and is currently working for foster children
and their families at Seamen's Society For Children and Families.
There will be a $15 music charge and a $12 Food/Drink
minimum.
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