MARCI’S BIO
Sultry songstress MARCI, a smooth jazz vocalist whose romantic style has been captivating audiences throughout the Mid-Atlantic, is a natural born talent that was meant to be the music business.
Born in Baltimore, MD and a product of the public school system, MARCI began wowing friends and family within earshot at a very early age. Encouraged by her mother, an avid ballroom dancer, singer, and piano player, MARCI began studying and playing the piano and xylophone in elementary school, performing recitals at various churches, participating in school and church choirs, and was a member in the exclusive All City and All State Choruses for music majors.
Singled out for having the “perfect voice” for solo performances by her middle school music teacher, MARCI was soon engaged in rigorous training to perform in school plays and to help prepare her for an audition with Baltimore’s prestigious Peabody Preparatory School where she received a much-coveted 4 year scholarship.
While at Peabody Prep, MARCI electrified the local music scene with the female group, The Fyne Myst – one of several popular groups that included the Tempos, The Vandals and others that were affiliated with the Don LaShawn Entertainment organization.
Traveling the country performing with different groups, while also working in the studio as a demo back-up vocalist only added to MARCI’s well-rounded, in-depth musical education. However, it has been her break-away performances in competitions such as the Annual Maryland Billie Holiday Competition, Philadelphia’s Rising Star Talent Search, and the Baltimore County Idol Contest that has elevated her status in the finalists category from local favorite to regional headliner.
MARCI was the final dazzling vocalist that ended an era of elegance at the infamous Belvedere’s 13th Floor, delivering unique renditions of favorite jazz and piano bar standards. Last, but certainly not least, recently MARCI has been introduced as an added featured performer at the Baltimore’s historical Arena Players Theater, once again wowing audiences with renditions of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Standard favorites.
