Marina Makarova on Music Traveler

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Location

BROOKLYN, U.S.A.

Severodvinsk, Russia

Music Info

Piano
Professional
Amateur

Student

Student (Pro)

Semi-Professional

Professional
Gnessin Academy of Music, Moscow
Jazz, Classical, Gospel, Blues, Pop
Unknown Record Company

Biography

The Music of Marina Makarova

“Hauntingly beautiful, imaginative, expressive and inspiring. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when describing the music of Marina Makarova. Her captivating and melodic piano style will reach deep into your soul, expressing the inexpressible...”

Born in 1978 in Severodvinsk, Russia, Marina Makarova began playing piano at the age of five. Like many of her fellow musicians she began with classical studies, later on progressing to jazz.

In 1999 Marina moved to Arkhangelsk, Russia to study at the Arkhangelsk Regional College of Music. She graduated from the College with Honors in May 2003, and so began her journey to become a truly successful female Jazz musician.

In 2005 Ms. Makarova was accepted to the renowned Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow. Graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2009 with a degree in piano, her mentors included superb Russian performers like, Igor Bril and Alexander Oseichuk. While attending the Academy Marina's career got a jump start when Sergey Manoukyan began inviting her to perform at jazz festivals in Russia and abroad. Ms. Makarova performed at the «Jazz in Tver Festival» (2006), «Arkhangelsk Jazz Days» (2006), «Jazz on Volga» in Yaroslavl (2007), and the «Rabarbra Jam Festival» in Kirkenes and Bugøynes, Norway (2006).

As a member of the Funky Soul Group, she performed at the «7th Annual Usadba Jazz Festival» (2009), «Mystery of Blues»International Festival (2009), «Moscow International Blues Festival» in Lefortovo (2009), and the «Don Chento Jazz Festival» in Kaliningrad (2008).

As a member of the Trombone-show she appeared at the «Annual Jazz Cruise Ship Festival» (2010) and at «Jazz at the Hermitage Garden» in Moscow (2010).

Ms. Makarova acted as a prominent concert organizer in both Moscow and Arkhangelsk including projects like «Jazz Kick» and concerts involving her own jazz trio. She also held monthly concert-lectures about jazz at the State Museum of Bulgakov with her Jazz trio. This project was featured in the «Retro Stars» Festival (2010).

Marina Makarova creates her own musical arrangements and solo improvisations, as well as composes original music. She is constantly exploring new sounds and musical ideas, which consistently inspire her musical creativity.

Marina Makarova has received standing ovations on some of most prestigious music venues, such as Opera America, Birdland, Iridium.