"Loved chatting with you tonight, you need to come by here more often, there are so many new people here since you been here. Put your feet up and enjoy some of the great talent in our community. Network, many need to know YOU!
Best of heart,
Jaijai"
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Bev Getz left a comment for Marissa Dodge"Hi my Sweet Friend.... I just checked in here for the first time in a while and saw your comment. OMG... I wish I had seen it sooner! But I'm glad I made you smile a lil' bit!
Hey... you KNOW that you and I are "twin…"
Bev Getz left a comment for Marissa Dodge"Heyyy!
Stopped by over here to listen to some more of your tunes! Can't get enough of you lately! (And I mean that in the nicest possible way! LOL!)
I really love your work Marissa... wish I could turn the radio on in my car and hear You! And…"
"Hey Marissa thanks yes I bet we would have a few laughs together. Would love to stay in touch with you. I"m waiting for streaming licence on songs before I can share any so just have to wait. I can email you a song if you like. Just need an…"
Profile Information
- Where are you located?
- Milky Way Galaxy, earth, the woods, where next?
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Vocalist, Spoken Word Artist, Educator, Clinician, Freelance Writer, Journalist
- Tell us a little about your background...
- I'm a musician, vocalist, songwriter, composer, lyricist, writer, poet, spontaneous inventor, one witty mofo, animal and nature lover - God seeker, gardener, cooker, baker, and bookmaker. I dig anything artfully, brilliantly, and cleverly done.
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NEW WORDS!
If you dig a good story, here's my slant on things: http://marissadodge.wordpress.com/
NEW SOUNDS!
Check out Downbeat Critics Poll nominated jazz vocalist Ed Reed doing his interpretation of my song "Black Is" on his new CD "The Song Is You."
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A Resounding “Yes!”
A multifaceted talent, Marissa Dodge has created an eclectic and expansive career over the last three decades. The legendary Lena Horne has compared Marissa’s songwriting to Strayhorn, and upon hearing her play and sing Ms. Horne replied, “You are good, you should sing your songs.” When the inimitable Shirley Horn heard Marissa sing and play, her reaction was, “You should be heard. You‘ve got ‘it.’“ “Fantastic,“ is the word Karrin Allyson used to describe Marissa’s lyric writing, and to this Ms. Allyson added, “I’ve always loved what you do, Marissa.” Grammy winning composer/arranger Jeremy Lubbock has called Marissa’s songs, “Gorgeous.” Grammy winning composer/arranger Bob Freedman has dubbed Marissa, “One of America’s finest lyricists.” Jazz luminary Jack McDuff stated, “Marissa is a gem, great, just great!” An impressive list of vocalists and musicians have recorded Marissa’s songs and sung her praises.
Her compositions receive TV and radio airplay in more than 30 countries on TV productions, commercials, and in countless live performances. Day and night, somewhere around the world, Marissa’s music is heard. Some of her lyric work can be heard on the title cut from Grammy nominee, Phil Kelly’s CD, “My Museum,” which was among the Top 10 jazz CD’s of 2007 in Brazil, and also made the Jazz Times Top 50 CD’s of 2007 list. JAZZIZ magazine has featured two of Marissa's lyrics on their compilation CD's. Her song "Black Is," the opening track of Lena Horne's latest Blue Note release, Seasons of a Life, has brought Marissa even wider recognition. “‘Black Is,‘ is a softly powerful affirmation.” - Christopher Loudon (JazzTimes.com)
Marissa not only writes music, but writes about it as well; her erudite reviews and interviews can be found on www.jazz.com. Of her writing, Ted Gioia, author of The History of Jazz, said, “Marissa Dodge is a remarkable writer and lyricist, who captures the spirit of the music and transforms it into words."
Add to her list of accomplishments poet and author; Marissa’s trio of poetry collections; Multiple Poemodality Disorder, The Power of Negative Thinking, and Never Tell An Indian How To Start A Fire, as well as her anthology of short stories, Dust Off The Neurons, are nearing release.
Still, one might wonder who the real Marissa Dodge is; is she a songwriter, a lyricist, a composer, a musician, a vocalist, a piano player, an improviser, a recording artist, a reviewer, an interviewer, a writer, an author, a poet? Yes!
Marissa’s long awaited solo project, Valentino’s Daughter, will encompass all of her elements, enlightening those who are unacquainted with the full spectrum of her work, and will absolutely answer the questions that Shirley Horn once asked her; “Did you write the words and music? Is that you playing piano? Is that you singing?” The answer to every question is a resounding, “Yes.”
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- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- Tony Axtell
- What Instrument do you play?
- Vocalist, Piano
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://www.marissadodge.com
- I agree that I will not spam the site with inappropriate postings for this action is subject to suspension
- yes
Marissa Dodge In Concert ~
Marissa Dodge's Blog
Emergency Dime
Posted on May 27, 2008 at 2:30am 2 Comments 0 Likes
A phone call was 10 cents back then.
My dad would ask me if I had it on me.
It would be in a tiny purse or pocket,
in place of a penny in my loafer,
or chained to a belt loop in one of those plastic coin purses
that smelled so good I’d walk around with my nose in it.
My emergency dime had supernatural powers;
I could call from anywhere on the planet
and get my dad to come… Continue
Ruth Hann Dodge - A Story, A Song
Posted on May 2, 2008 at 3:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
from a small northern town
with harsh winters and hard times,
challenged convention and her stoic upbringing
by picking up a “licorice stick” -
not the penny candy kind of licorice stick,
though it was sweet and good,
like Benny Goodman, whose music
that shy girl fell in love with at first note,
but a clarinet that she bought with pennies
she saved from… Continue
Comment Wall (372 comments)
- At 7:33am on July 8, 2011,
Mary MacGowan said… - Hey, Marissa, next time you're in Michigan, let me know! I'd love to see a show!
- At 7:52am on June 13, 2011, Mary MacGowan said…
We're Great Lakes neighbors? Which side of the lakes?
Very nice to meet you, let's keep supporting our mutual love of songs and singing!
Mary
- At 12:08am on November 4, 2010,
Jaijai Jackson said… - Loved chatting with you tonight, you need to come by here more often, there are so many new people here since you been here. Put your feet up and enjoy some of the great talent in our community. Network, many need to know YOU!
Best of heart,
Jaijai
- At 4:56am on June 12, 2010,
Fawzi Chekili said… - Hello Marissa,
Congratulations again, hope you're doing well,
Fawzi
- At 1:05am on May 11, 2010,
Tony Axtell said… - Just here thinking about you, Lena, Jack, McDuff, Walter, Ruth, Shirley... and all the others who've touched our lives. Let's talk soon... Love you, Me
- At 3:57pm on April 7, 2010,
Ava DuPree said… - Hey Dodgeball, I miss our world-saving chats!
- At 1:55pm on February 14, 2010, james english gave Marissa Dodge a gift…
- At 5:03am on August 14, 2009, Ava DuPree said…
- Can you believe I actually left the farm for a minute?...
- At 8:18am on August 7, 2009, Bev Getz said…
- Hi my Sweet Friend.... I just checked in here for the first time in a while and saw your comment. OMG... I wish I had seen it sooner! But I'm glad I made you smile a lil' bit!
Hey... you KNOW that you and I are "twin smart-a****"!! (-; I believe, separated at birth!
Now I'm sitting here totally wrapped up in "The Room".... here in your room!
Giant hug.... and anxiously awaiting any news of projects you are working on!
xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo
- At 12:22am on June 20, 2009, Jaijai Jackson said…
- So pleased to see your return Marissa, this place isn't the same without you, for you were here when we opened its doors and so many enjoy all your wonderful music and musings. Especially me! We just miss you, that's all. Thanks for the love shining so bright, it lifts me up.
Your friendship is honored, know that.
xo
Jaijai
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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