Pianist/vocalist to perform in downtown Charlotte

Marc Hoffman

August 2, 2012 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform this Friday, August 3rd with his duo at Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Charlotte. Special guest bassist Dave Vergato will join Hoffman for this performance.

Hoffman and his duo, trio, and quartet are well known in the Charlotte area for their appearances at jazz clubs, concerts, and private events, most recently at the Pewter Rose in Charlotte as part of the Sai Jazz Series. Marc has performed nationally and internationally for music festivals and corporate and private events, and has entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston SC; Speedway Motorsports Inc. and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, both in Charlotte; the Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival in Rock Hill, SC; and in the UK and The Netherlands.

Wells Fargo Plaza is located at 301 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202. In addition to the Friday lunch concerts, Alive After Five takes place at WFP each April.

“It’s great to play in downtown Charlotte,” Hoffman says. “Many thanks to Wells Fargo for inviting us!”

For this performance Marc will feature tunes from his latest CD, Curioso and a mix of original jazz, standards and pop.

Marc’s recent performances include at Ashe Civic Center in W. Jefferson, NC, and an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC. Other recent work includes composing the score for the feature film “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. Previous film work includes scoring the feature film, “The Mill”. Marc has been music supervisor for several films and was music historian for the film, “Revolution”.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances visit www.marchoffman.com. Marc’s music is available at CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes.

About Marc Hoffman:
Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Pianist/vocalist/composer to play original and standard jazz

April 30, 2012 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform this Sunday, May 6th at Pewter Rose Bistro as part of the Sai Musiq Jazz Series. Joining Marc will be special guest bassist, Terry Peoples.

Pewter Rose Bistro is located at 8620 South Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.

“I am excited to be returning to Pewter Rose, especially as part of this Jazz Series,” Hoffman says. “Many thanks to organizer Saidah Harley.”

For this performance Marc will feature tunes from his latest CD, Curioso and several from up-coming vocal and instrumental trio projects.

Marc’s recent performances include at Ashe Civic Center in W. Jefferson, NC, and an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC. Marc recently wrote the score for the film “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films which will be released later this year. Previous film work includes the score for “The Mill”. Marc has been music supervisor for several films and was music historian for the Hugh Hudson film, “Revolution”.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances visit www.marchoffman.com. Marc’s music is available atCD Baby, Amazon, iTunes.

About Marc Hoffman:

Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

About Sai Musiq:

Sai Musiq is an independent organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina specializing in music education, booking and live concerts. www.saimusiq.com

Pianist & singer plays Christmas jazz and standards

November 28, 2011 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform five dates beginning this Friday, December 2nd, at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge as part of their holiday celebration. Additional dates are Dec. 4th, 10th, 26th & 17th. All performances are from 2:00 to 5:30 PM.

Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is located at 10000 Ballantyne Commons in Charlotte, NC.

“I love the music of the season and am excited to bring my own arrangements and standards to Ballantyne,” Hoffman says. “The resort goes all-out for the holidays!”

For these performances Marc will feature several tunes from his own Christmas CD, Christmas Time. Tracks from the CD can be heard on Marc Hoffman’s website, www.marchoffman.com, and at CDBaby, Amazon, and iTunes.

Marc’s recent performances venues include Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC, an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC and at the Ashe County Performing Arts Center in Jefferson, NC.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances, visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Quartet brings original jazz and standards to the City Club of Rock Hill

September 27, 2011 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman and his quartet will return to the City Club of Rock Hill this Friday, September 30, from 7 to 11 PM as part of 7th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival. The City Club of Rock Hill is located at 140 Main Street in downtown Rock Hill, SC.

For this performance, Hoffman will be joined by Chris Garges on drums, Terry Peoples on bass and Tim Gordon on sax.

“This is a wonderful festival and we are excited to be back for 2011,” Hoffman says. “It’s one of the best organized events I’ve had the pleasure of working on.”

For this performance Marc will feature several tunes from his upcoming Virillion Music releases, I Will, and Late September. Previous releases include last year’s Curioso,which featured the track, “Hefti” , a tribute to one of Marc’s composition teachers, Neal Hefti. Tracks can be heard on Marc Hoffman’s website, www.marchoffman.com, and at CDBaby, Amazon, and iTunes.

The Rock Hill event follows recent performances at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC, an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC and at the Ashe County Performing Arts Center in Jefferson, NC.

Now in its seventh year, the Blues & Jazz Festival draws thousands of people from York County and throughout the southeast, showcasing some of the best blues and jazz entertainment in the region. Presented by the Arts Council of York County, the festival runs Thursday, September 29 through Saturday, October 1. For information on all performances and to purchase tickets online, visit www.yorkcountyarts.org.

For more information on Marc Hoffman, visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shafffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August. You can find him on Facebook under Marc Hoffman Music.

Marc Hoffman Returns to Charlotte Venue

August 10, 2011 (CHARLOTTE, NC) — Virillon Music recording artist Marc Hoffman returns to Founder’s Hall on Friday, August 12, when he performs during the Friday Acoustic Concert Series from noon to 2 p.m.

Hoffman, a composer, pianist and vocalist, has been performing at Founder’s Hall since 2004. Along with original jazz compositions, both instrumental and vocal, his upcoming solo performance will include his own arrangements of standards, ballads and pop tunes.

Gary Dalkin, editor of Film Music on the Web, has described Hoffman’s original music as “somewhere between the contemporary approach of Windham Hill with a nod in the direction of Aaron Copland…Marc Hoffman may just be too talented for his own good. Hoffman’s gifts range from contemporary classical and film composer to jazz singer-songwriter.”

In 2010, Hoffman released his all-original CD “Curioso” to critical acclaim. Previous CDs include “Christmas Time” (2006), a jazz-flavored CD with new tunes and new arrangements of traditional music; “Long Way Home” (2003), He is currently recording two new CDs, one instrumental and one vocal with his trio.

Hoffman’s upcoming solo show is free and open to the public. Founder’s Hall is located at 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255, at the Bank of America Corporate Center.

About Marc Hoffman: Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives in Salisbury with his wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Contacts: Marc Hoffman, Virillion Music, 704-640-6564, marc@marchoffman.com;
Anne Cote (Marble Arch PR), publicist, 704-450-8739, pr@marchoffman.com

Jazz pianist and vocalist returns to downtown Charlotte venue

May 23, 2011 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Virillon Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will bring his original jazz to Founders Hall on Friday, May 27, when he performs during the Friday Acoustic Concert Series from noon to 2 p.m.

Hoffman, a composer, pianist and vocalist, has been performing at Founder’s Hall since 2004. Along with original jazz compositions, both instrumental and vocal, his upcoming solo performance will include his own arrangements of standards, ballads and pop tunes.

Gary Dalkin, editor of Film Music on the Web, has described Hoffman’s original music as “somewhere between the contemporary approach of Windham Hill with a nod in the direction of Aaron Copland… Marc Hoffman may just be too talented for his own good. At least for a world that expects artists to do one thing then keep doing it over with minimal variation equating to maximum commercial gain. Hoffman’s gifts range from contemporary classical and film composer to jazz singer-songwriter.”

Hoffman’s upcoming solo show is free and open to the public. Founder’s Hall is located at 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255, at the Bank of America Corporate Center.

In 2010, Hoffman released his all-original CD “Curioso” to critical acclaim. Previous CDs include “Christmas Time” (2006), a jazz-flavored CD with new tunes and new arrangements of traditional music; “Long Way Home” (2003), a collection of original piano solos; and “Dream of God” (2003), a collection of original and traditional Christian songs. He is currently preparing for the release of a new jazz CD this spring.

About Marc Hoffman: Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shafffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives in Salisbury with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

NC jazz pianist/vocalist/composer joins “Music in the Vineyards” series

May 15, 2011 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform this Saturday, May 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards” series.

Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards, Broadway and pop.

“I’m really excited to play on the “Music in the Vineyards” series,” Hoffman said. “Richard Childress’ vision has become an institution and destination in the Piedmont and it’s a beautiful venue.”

Marc’s CD, Curioso, a compilation of eclectic original jazz tunes was released last year. His inspirations for various tracks ranged from Neal Hetfi to David Benoit and Jean Luc Ponty. The first airtime Curioso received was on WWOZ in New Orleans. Tracks from the CD have since been played on radio stations in Italy, the UK, and all over the US.

Marc’s muisc is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England and the Univ. of S. California. Marc performs over 100 dates per year as a soloist and with his trio. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives near Charlotte, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August. For more information about Marc Hoffman visit www.marchoffman.com. Marc’s music is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby.

Providence Country Club hosts Glimmers of Hope 2 – “Havin’ A Ball”

April 21, 2011 (CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Marc Hoffman Quintet, lead by Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman, will be the featured entertainment at the Glimmers of Hope 2 – “Havin’ A Ball” fundraiser to benefit Levine Children’ Hospital. The event will take place on Friday evening, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Providence Country Club.

The quintet’s playlist will feature a variety of dance music for all ages.

Marc Hoffman’s various ensembles include duo, trio, and four and five-piece bands. For the Levine event, the quintet will feature noted session players Tim Gordon on sax, Terry Peoples on bass, Rick Murray on drums and Mallory Penland on guitar.

“These guys are among the best musicians in NC and beyond and it is a treat for me to have them for this event”, Hoffman said. “We are all honored to be a part of this fundraiser to support Providence Country Club Glimmers of Hope Endowment,” he added.

Peoples and Gordon performed on Hoffman’s latest original jazz release, Curioso.

The Marc Hoffman Quintet performance will cap-off the evening.

The $75.00 per person event will include cocktails, silent auction, raffle for an Italian vacation for 4, Asian-themed dinner, live auction and The Marc Hoffman Quintet performance. For reservations or more information on this event, please contact Jackie Chambers at Providence Country Club at 704-815-1704.

For more information Marc Hoffman, visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England and the Univ. of S. California. Marc performs over 100 dates per year as a soloist and with his trio and other ensembles. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives near Charlotte, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Marc Hoffman Quintet to Perform

July 31, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – In association with the recent release of his new CD Curioso, recording artist Marc Hoffman of Salisbury will perform a solo piano instrumental concert at Hearst Tower Plaza in Charlotte on Thursday, August 5, from noon until 2 p.m., that will include tunes from the CD.

Curioso represents a wide variety of jazz styles, some of which were inspired by other musicians’ work. The song “Hefti,” for example, channels the light, lyrical work of Neal Hefti. “Pontified” is Hoffman’s take on the late ‘70s music of Jean-Luc Ponty. “Introspective” is smooth jazz reminiscent of David Benoit. And the Vince Guaraldi influence is apparent on the title tract, “Curioso.”

This will be Hoffman’s second performance in the Hearst Plaza Concert Series. The concert is free and open to the public.

Tracks from the CD can be heard on Marc Hoffman’s website www.marchoffman.com, and on iTunes, All About Jazz.com, and ReverbNation.com.

The Hearst Tower Plaza is an outdoor plaza lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and landscaped planters. The 32-floor tower rests atop a 15-floor podium that contains the building lobby.

For more information on Marc Hoffman, visit www.marchoffman.com.

For more information on the Hearst Tower Summer Music Series, go to http://hearsttower.info/ and click on “building events.”

About Marc Hoffman:

Recording artist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shafffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. For more information, visit www.marchoffman.com and www.myspace.com/marchoffman. He is also available on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) and on Facebook under Marc Hoffman Music.