With a voice that has been likened to, among others, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and Shawn Colvin, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who is known for her sweet voice; heart-felt, soulful interpretations; spot-on intonation; extensive, genre-busting repertoire; and masterful guitar playing. Marji performs material that takes the listener on a personal journey of growth and loss and love as well as material that asks the bigger and harder questions. She uses the guitar to its fullest potential as a melodic, harmonic, and percussive instrument.
Marji's passion for music was ignited by her dad, who was always singing; he had a beautiful, smokey voice and excellent taste in music. Marji recalls many nights washing and drying dishes, and many long road trips, singing song after song after song with her dad and her sister ~ usually in 3-part harmony.
Aside from a couple of sessions with the "Mayor of Greenwich Village," Dave Van Ronk, Marji is entirely self-taught on guitar. Marji also enjoyed the benefit of a few sessions with jazz vocalists Janet Lawson and Jay Clayton, and has been influenced by Joni Mitchell, Sheila Jordan, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, the Beatles, Betty Carter, Eddie Jefferson, Chet Baker, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, to name a few.
Marji brings a long and diverse performance resume, working in myriad settings since the 1970s as a vocalist and guitarist. She has performed in voice/double bass duets with such notable players as Mike Richmond, Jay Anderson, Josef Pelletier, and Vin Warner. She also worked in a progressive jazz-based ensemble that included Erik Lawrence on reeds and Jim Kunkel on guitar, often using her voice as one of the horns. She has worked in collaboration with improvisational vocalists Victoria Christgau and Shula Ruth Weinstein in a mostly a capella recording and performance project called Sister Sound, and has arranged, recorded, and performed with many other innovative musical projects over the years as well as performing as a soloist. And, she is currently one third of the innovative trio Becoming Human, performing original songs of observation, realization & transformation.
Marji also teaches guitar and coaches voice and harmony in the Hudson Valley.
In addition to performing the original compositions of her friends who are internationally acclaimed, very gifted songwriters, including Michael Fracasso and Eric Wood, and more regionally known artists such as Jim Lord, Jim Kunkel, and EC Lorick, Marji interprets and covers a wide range of material crossing into several genres, from folk to rock to jazz, including Tom Waits, Jobim, Cole Porter, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Her songbook is as extensive as it is diverse, allowing her to perform easily for five hours without repeating herself.
Marji has shared the bill with such diverse acts as Koko Taylor, Vance Gilbert, Tracy Grammer, David Amram, Pete Seeger, sonia and disappear fear, Spook Handy, Tom Paxton, Jonathan Edwards, the Kennedys, and Robbie Robertson and has performed and/or recorded with Jim Kunkel, Josef Pelletier, Jay Anderson, Mike Richmond, Vin Warner, Ron Wilson, Robert Weinstein, EC Lorick, Dawn Casteel-Lorick, John Marshall, Victoria Christgau, and Shula Ruth Weinstein.
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Contact Info
Location: Ulster County, NY
Website: www.marjizintz.com
Email
Phone: (845) 853-0539
Videos
Sumatran Fire (composer: E.C. Lorick) (recorded at AIR Studio, Kingston, NY)
Big Sister (composer: Michael Fracasso) (recorded at the Minstrel, Morristown, NJ)
Calendar for Marji Zintz |
Friday 6:30 pm | First Friday - Sweetheart of the Rodeo with Marji Zintz, Sarah Anjali Acoustic, Americana. originals, contemporary, whatnot, etc. | The Poetry Barn 1693 Route 28A West Hurley, NY See Map |
This is a brand-new listening room* series called "Sweetheart of the Rodeo,"* and I'll be sharing the evening with vocalist/guitarist Sarah Anjali!
*What’s a listening room? A win-win! The audience members, typically 20-40, get an intimate musical experience without the distractions or noisy patrons of larger venues. The artists get an attentive, appreciative audience and a living wage in an acoustically ideal space. *Why Sweetheart of the Rodeo? It’s the name of The Byrds’ sixth, album, widely recognized as the first “Americana” album, a genre that encompasses popular American musical forms—everything from bluegrass to blues, country to jazz, folk to rock. Our line-up of musicians spans all these styles and represents the very best in our local landscape! $15 advance/$25 at the door To learn more and get your ticket | ||
Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festivities! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | Rock da Casbah 216 Main Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
Yummy food, intimate setting, all the music you love! Come to Rock da Casbah and bring a friend and your appetite!!! Ask for a tune, too! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY See Map |
Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Sunday 5:00 pm | Catskills Serenade with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. all the stuff you love! | The Print House 1070 Main Street Fleischmanns, NY See Map |
A song for you! They are "the only vinyl music bar in the heart of the Catskills"! I read a nice article about them in the Chronogram, and I knew that this could be a good spot to play in! They agreed! I love their menu, too! It's a very sweet spot! Why don't you come? Marji on the Interweb | ||
Thursday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festivities! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | Rock da Casbah 216 Main Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
Yummy food, intimate setting, all the music you love! Come to Rock da Casbah and bring a friend and your appetite!!! Ask for a tune, too! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY See Map |
Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Friday 7:00 pm | The John Street Jam! with Marji Zintz, Jude Roberts, Danielle Miraglia, Dan Strauss, Montgomery Delaney, Sarah Boyle Acoustic, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter. all the stuff you love! | The Local - Saugerties 16 John Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
The John Street Jam is back at 16 John Street. If you've never been to one of these events, now is the time! It's unusual and almost sacred!
Tickets are $15 and are available at the door only. The show starts promptly at 7:00 Doors open at 6:00 "The audience surrounds the musicians like a big hug" Marji on the Interweb | ||
Saturday 4:00 pm | Marji Zintz Acoustic | Private Event Mount Tremper, NY See Map |
I get to play a private event! One of my favorite things to do!!! If you would like to set up a private event, learn all about how fun and easy it is to host your own house concert by visiting www.marjizintz.com/house-concerts to download a copy of the House Concerts Hosts' Guide. | ||
Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Music in the Beer Garden with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. music you've heard, music you haven't | Colony Woodstock Beer Garden 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY See Map |
Like Spring follows Winter, the Colony Beer Garden is BACK! Join me for a Thursday evening of music on the patio in the beautiful beer garden! Alright! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY See Map |
Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Saturday 4:00 pm | Marji Zintz Acoustic | Private Event Highland, NY See Map |
I get to play a private event! One of my favorite things to do!!! If you would like to set up a private event, learn all about how fun and easy it is to host your own house concert by visiting www.marjizintz.com/house-concerts to download a copy of the House Concerts Hosts' Guide. | ||
Saturday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Pizza. Music. You. Me. with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. all the stuff you love! | Kent Pizza Garden Kitchen & Bar 17 Railroad Street Kent, CT See Map |
Outdoors (note: "garden"), so bring your kids and your dog and your appetite, and get ready to have a lovely afternoon in the garden while I sing your favorite songs! Just over the border from New York! It's a marvelous afternoon for a (new) moondance! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Festivities! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | Rock da Casbah 216 Main Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
Yummy food, intimate setting, all the music you love! Come to Rock da Casbah and bring a friend and your appetite!!! Ask for a tune, too! Marji on the Interweb | ||
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Local Food ~ Local Music with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional. Standards, originals, etc. | Saugerties Farmers' Market 115 Main Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
These folks really know how to put on a farmers' market! Plenty of tables and chairs and umbrellas and yummy things to eat and lots of sunshine and music. It's going to be a gorgeous weekend.
Why not come out to the farmers' market, support farmers, local music, and community? It'll be great to see you! The market is located at 115 Main Street in Saugerties, New York. Marji's Website | ||
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