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- Where are you located?
- Dallas (Oak Cliff) TX
- Tell us a little about your background...
- READERS DIGEST CONDENSED VERSION:
"Markley has more depth control and beauty to her voice in a live concert setting than most vocalists get in a studio. Driving that voice is a soul of wit and intelligence and a heart of gold." --Paul Slavens, KERA Dallas
Reared on big band and swing, Lisa Markley started her musical journey as a trombonist, finally laying it down (in favor of a more vocal journey) after graduating from University of North Texas.
While at North Texas she studied composition, performed in the lab bands and sang in the Jazz Singers. She defies categorization in pursuit of the perfect song.
"...another talent of Lisa Markley...a remarkable ability to interpret new songs, an adroit rarity...I'm awe struck and teary eyed." --D*** Crockett, "The Voice" 88.7fm, Sacramento CA
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- Woman of Jazz on myspace, as well as JPL
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://www.soonasongs.com/artists_lisa_markley.php
events
...once i was a sentimental thing, threw my heart away each spring...
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Howdy Dooo from TX. Seems i just updated this page, but it was fall. oops. Miz Markley is looking forward to summer vacation, and more touring. We relaxed this winter after our NW tour. Things are now picking up again. We're putting together new material for the next release. Any suggestions, love to hear them!
Upcoming events:
Saturday Apr. 10, 8pm, Banter in Denton TX http://www.dentonbanter.com
Sunday Apr. 18, 3pm, Earth Day Festival in Oak Cliff, TX http://www.oakcliffearthday.com
Saturday May 8, 8pm, HPPR Living Room Concerts, Amarillo TX http://www.hppr.org
Thursday May 13, 7pm, The Kessler Theatre, Oak Cliff TX
http://www.thekessler.org
AND RETURNING TO SEATTLE!!!
Friday July 9, 9:30pm-1am, Lucid Jazz Lounge, Seattle WA
http://www.lucidseattle.com
Saturday July 10, 7pm, House Concert Bellingham WA. limited seating. rsvp soon to leslaepting@att.net
and as always, if anyone would be interested in hosting us in a house concert, (a really intimate way to hear live music, all acoustic, our favorute way to play) please contact me at mizmarkley "at" gmail "dot" com
a review of "One Word from musesmuse.com:
CD REVIEW: Lisa Markley - "One Word"
By Gian Fiero - 04/14/2009 - 06:01 PM EDT
Artist: Lisa Markley
Album: One Word
Label: Soonasongs
Website: http://www.soonasongs.com/
Genre: Jazz
Sounds Like: Soonasongs
Technical Grade: 10/10
Production/Musicianship Grade: 8/10
Commercial Value: 7/10
Overall Talent Level: 8/10
Songwriting Skills: 8/10
Performance Skill: 8/10
Best Songs: One Word, Song For Henry, New Jersey Sunset
Weakness: ?
CD Review:Lisa Markley, a singer, songwriter, and graduate from the University of North Texas with a degree in music composition, sent me the type of project that was made for introspective, rainy days. Characterized by sparse, organic arrangements that can be ingested like a breath of fresh air, this CD is the perfect remedy for over-produced music.
Her lead, and title track, "One Word," conjures up memories of Roberta Flack’s "If Ever I Saw Your Face" in tone and temperament, but will also evoke musical memories of Sarah McLachlan with her emotive vocal phrasing. Other standout tracks include the burlesque, "Song For Henry," the jazzy, up-tempo, flute-driven "New Jersey Sunset," and the sexy, "Adagio." It’s tough to pinpoint the “most commercial” song on this project because it’s not a commercial CD. I reviewed it because each song comprises the many good parts of a greater whole, and should be listened to by Jazz, Folk and Blues lovers on “repeat” for maximum affect. Enjoyable; that’s the one word which best describes Lisa Markley’s latest project.
have a great summer--and we'll see you down the road!
Lisa & Bruce
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
Howdy Dooo from TX. Seems i just updated this page, but it was fall. oops. Miz Markley is looking forward to summer vacation, and more touring. We relaxed this winter after our NW tour. Things are now picking up again. We're putting together new material for the next release. Any suggestions, love to hear them!
Upcoming events:
Saturday Apr. 10, 8pm, Banter in Denton TX http://www.dentonbanter.com
Sunday Apr. 18, 3pm, Earth Day Festival in Oak Cliff, TX http://www.oakcliffearthday.com
Saturday May 8, 8pm, HPPR Living Room Concerts, Amarillo TX http://www.hppr.org
Thursday May 13, 7pm, The Kessler Theatre, Oak Cliff TX
http://www.thekessler.org
AND RETURNING TO SEATTLE!!!
Friday July 9, 9:30pm-1am, Lucid Jazz Lounge, Seattle WA
http://www.lucidseattle.com
Saturday July 10, 7pm, House Concert Bellingham WA. limited seating. rsvp soon to leslaepting@att.net
and as always, if anyone would be interested in hosting us in a house concert, (a really intimate way to hear live music, all acoustic, our favorute way to play) please contact me at mizmarkley "at" gmail "dot" com
a review of "One Word from musesmuse.com:
CD REVIEW: Lisa Markley - "One Word"
By Gian Fiero - 04/14/2009 - 06:01 PM EDT
Artist: Lisa Markley
Album: One Word
Label: Soonasongs
Website: http://www.soonasongs.com/
Genre: Jazz
Sounds Like: Soonasongs
Technical Grade: 10/10
Production/Musicianship Grade: 8/10
Commercial Value: 7/10
Overall Talent Level: 8/10
Songwriting Skills: 8/10
Performance Skill: 8/10
Best Songs: One Word, Song For Henry, New Jersey Sunset
Weakness: ?
CD Review:Lisa Markley, a singer, songwriter, and graduate from the University of North Texas with a degree in music composition, sent me the type of project that was made for introspective, rainy days. Characterized by sparse, organic arrangements that can be ingested like a breath of fresh air, this CD is the perfect remedy for over-produced music.
Her lead, and title track, "One Word," conjures up memories of Roberta Flack’s "If Ever I Saw Your Face" in tone and temperament, but will also evoke musical memories of Sarah McLachlan with her emotive vocal phrasing. Other standout tracks include the burlesque, "Song For Henry," the jazzy, up-tempo, flute-driven "New Jersey Sunset," and the sexy, "Adagio." It’s tough to pinpoint the “most commercial” song on this project because it’s not a commercial CD. I reviewed it because each song comprises the many good parts of a greater whole, and should be listened to by Jazz, Folk and Blues lovers on “repeat” for maximum affect. Enjoyable; that’s the one word which best describes Lisa Markley’s latest project.
have a great summer--and we'll see you down the road!
Lisa & Bruce
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Things have been kind of loud in ET! We finally found a great bass player and excellent drummer and have been playing jazz and having fun. I'm working on the jazz piano chops more than writing. I hope life is groovin' along for you and that a real time hang is in our future. Have a beautiful holiday week and I'm sending all the best your way.
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