In its 16th season, Sunshine Cathedral Center for the Performing Arts continues to bring people together to celebrate arts & artists, especially artists who are members & friends of the LGBTQ+ community.
GENVAS From South Florida, with Love!
South Florida debut of…David Marino, Canadian "Crooner"
Join us for the South Florida & GENVAS debut of 25 actor/singer David Marino. David has performed at prestigious venues and jazz clubs across North America. Marino performs regularly at Place des Arts in Montreal, and recently, at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in New York alongside legendary pianist Billy Stritch, accompanist to the late Tony Bennett and Liza Minnelli’s long time musical director. He recently completed his West Coast US debut tour starting in San Francisco and made his European debut in Rome in the fall of 2024. Marino is excited to also be working on his debut album. David is well known for his interpretations of jazz standards and American Songbook Standards.
July 15, 2023 New York Debut at BIRDLAND:
“Move over Michael Bublé, there’s a new Canadian heartthrob, eh, and that is one David Marino. The Montreal native made his rather auspicious New York cabaret debut at Chelsea Table + Stage on July 15. Backed by a trio of top jazz cats (pianist John di Matteo, bassist Steve Doyle and drummer Daniel Glass), the young singer flaunted some considerable musical chops, as well as poise, charm and humor.”
David Marino is a multilingual crooner from Montréal best known for his appearance as a finalist on Canada's hit TV-show “The Voice”, under the mentorship of famous French artist and songwriter Pierre Lapointe.
David Marino, finalist from Canada’s “The Voice”, is a singer making headway internationally, performing at prestigious venues and jazz clubs across North America. Marino performs regularly at Place des Arts in Montreal, and recently, at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in New York alongside legendary pianist Billy Stritch, accompanist to the late Tony Bennett and Liza Minnelli’s long time musical director. He also just completed his West Coast US debut tour starting in San Francisco, and will be heading to Rome to make his European debut come September.
Marino is an actor as well, and proud graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse. He recently played the lead role of Melchior in Contact Theatre's production of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening. Aside from performing, Marino is a proud advocate for mental health causes, and through concerts, has helped raise $50,000 for the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. Next up, Marino is excited to be working on his debut album; soon to be announced.
Legendary cabaret singer Marilyn Maye: “One word: Phenomenal! He's just brilliant and his singing is just wonderful. If this were 20 years ago he would [already] be a star. There would be a major recording company and he would have done an album by this time."
Jane Monheit, Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist: “Truly one of the most gorgeous voices I’ve ever heard. Please go see him."
Larry Dunlap, 30+ years musical director to Dame Cleo Laine: “Look for a very bright future for David Marino. He's the real deal.”
Billy Stritch, long-time musical director to Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett: “This guy has impeccable musical taste, sings like a dream and has charm to spare.”
VIDEO LINKS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p5SL3g02dM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2mBBNjWy5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p5SL3g02dM
This program is made possible by grants from the Community Foundation of Broward, The Our Fund Foundation, The Sunshine Cathedral Center for Performing Arts, & The Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation.
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