He sang and played on the group's first album, Jukin' and also did vocal arrangements for Bette Midler's debut album recording of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Marty then became a producer for Lifesong Records where he teamed with Terry Minogue to produce numerous bands, including "Crack the Sky."
Over the next 20 years, Marty developed a career as a well-known jingle and back-up singer in NYC. He sang background vocals on a variety of albums including: Frank Sinatra's "Trilogy", Jim Croce's "I Got a Name", and even The Village People.
He performed live, singing back-up for many recording artists at concerts including: Lincoln Center (Olivia Newton-John), Carnegie Hall (Mary Travers), and Radio City Music Hall (The Grammy's with Kenny Loggins and Dion). Marty realized a life-long dream when he sang the part of "Diesel" in "West Side Story" for the PBS "Great Performances" Series (conducted by Leonard Bernstein).
During the 1980's and 1990s Marty sang on more than 1000 radio and TV commercials. (He was heard many times as the solo voice of Heineken, MacDonalds, Coke, Pepsi, Folgers, General Tires and many more). Throughout his career, he continued to write songs, and has now decided to release a selection of his love songs on his premiere CD, "Your Love."
This album is a love story put to music: Finding love, losing it, reclaiming it and celebrating it. The songs are intimate, timeless and real. These songs span a variety of musical styles and recording eras. As a true harmony junkie, Marty sings all the parts on all the cuts.
From very "un-plugged" piano/vocal tracks to fully orchestrated productions, this album reflects his wide appreciation of all the musical influences in his life. From street corner Doo-wop to lush harmonic ballads to power pop, Marty allows the musical genre to dictate the framework of each track as his lyrics rise and ride to the poetic passion of the moment.
As a Jersey Shore kid, he was weaned on the beach-blanket transistor radio sounds of Cousin Brucie blending magically with the breaking surf and the distant Asbury Park boardwalk carousel calliope … truly a golden age of music and memories. Marty hopes you enjoy his work, and perhaps even drift into that special romantic memory locked inside.
Program:
Saturday, December 11th, 2010
Chico's House of Jazz - "A Tribute to Sinatra, plus....?"
8pm and 10pm
Asbury Park, New Jersey
From: Jazz Promo Services
http://www.jazzpromoservices.com/
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