Artist Spotlight
Lorraina Marro Jazz Living Legend
Lorraina Marro released a brand new single “Alone Together” on March 5, 2023. A swingin’ tune written by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. Musicians on this track include Steve Rawlins/piano, Jennifer Leitham/bass, Rickey Woodard/tenor sax, and Kevin Winard/drums. She is scheduled to release 3 more singles this year: Abrazame, All My Tomorrows, and Voy a Apagar la Luz. Lorraina Marro’s 3rd album, Love is For All Time, was released on July 15, 2021. This release remained in the Top 10 Contemporary Jazz Albums on the weekly Roots Music Reports for over 52 weeks; and is #13 on the Roots Music Reports Best Jazz Albums for 2022. Musicians include: Steve Rawlins/piano, Jennifer Leitham/bass, Grant Geissman/guitar, Steve Pemberton/drums, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez/trumpet, and Rickey Woodard/tenor sax. She has two other cds: You Must Believe in Spring (released in 2004) and Mixed Emotions (released in 2015). Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lorraina Marro has made her mark as a classy, sophisticated and talented jazz vocalist, who is passionate about her music and committed to interpreting songs in her own style. Her early influences include Nancy Wilson, Della Reese, Dinah Washington. Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin and Barbra Streisand. Lorraina Marro has a powerful voice; her vocals are warm, smooth and sultry. Her live performances display her joy in singing, her charm, warm sense of humor and
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