Eric Marienthal

Eric Marienthal
Born: Dec 19, 1957 in Sacramento, CA
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Styles: Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: Every once in a while (generally when he appears as a sideman), Eric Marienthal shows listeners that he can break away from playing crossover and is capable of being a creative improviser. He attended Berklee for two years, went on tour for seven months with Al Hirt, worked in the studios (including ...Read full biography
Crossroads
Released: 1990
Label: GRP
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Eric Marienthal has always had limitless potential. Primarily known as an altoist but also an excellent player on tenor and soprano, Marienthal came to fame with Chick Corea's Elektric Band and tends to ...Read full review
Walk Tall
Released: 1998
Label: Verve Records
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Considered one of the greatest alto saxophonists in jazz history, the late Julian "Cannonball" Adderly was known for his exuberant and happy "soul jazz" sound in an era (late 50s, 60s) when most players ...Read full review
More Eric Marienthal albums: Main Albums (12), Compilations (1), DVD/Video (2)
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