gigs

Feb. 3 (F): U2charist Benefit for local disasters and Philippine flood relief: 8-9:30pm

 What do you get when you cross the music of Irish rock band U2 with a Communion service? A “U2charist!” And it’s coming to West Brookfield, for the first time ever. The program, which features the music of U2 performed by the Willie Sordillo Band (including Pastor Lisa... on vocals) is far more than “church with a twist." As with all U2charist services, the event is offered to fight hunger. One hundred percent of the proceeds of the free-will offering will benefit local disaster and Philippine flood relief. In addition, people are invited to bring a non-perishable food item. Truly, this is not an event that you want to miss, with professional musicians from the Boston area including Marlene Del Rosario on piano, Patrick Mottaz on guitar, Willie Sordillo on saxophone, and Hilmar Lehnert on bass guitar, and local musician Chris Glanville on drums.

First Congregational Church of West Brookfield, UCC, 36 North Main Street

Nov. 5, 2011 (Sat): U2charist Benefit for flood victims

Sax man, Willie Sordillo leads the U2charist benefit for Massachusetts flood victims. If you haven't been, it's a U2 sing-along benefit sponsored by the church and loads of fun. Yes, yes, you might ask, "Does Marlene play U2?" In a former incarnation, I was actually in a "New Wave" band in Manila, which covered U2 and Echo and the Bunnymen (among others) and had a few goth followers. It's been awhile so this will be fun. Details of gig TBA, but I do know Doug Rich on bass is joining us as well!

Falmouth, MA

Oct. 14, 2011 (F): Tosca: 8:30-12:30 mn

Enjoy fine Italian dining and cool music. Marlene plays with the Dan Fox Trio at Hingham's Tosca.

15 North St., Hingham, MA 02043. For info, call (781) 740-9400 or visit Tosca

Aug. 26, 2011 (F): Tosca: 8:30-12:30 mn

Enjoy fine Italian dining and cool music. Marlene plays pop and jazz with friends Manuel Kaufmann (bass) and Brooke Sofferman(drums) at Hingham's Tosca.

15 North St., Hingham, MA 02043. For info, call (781) 740-9400 or visit Tosca


July 25, 2011 (M): Beehive: 8-12 midnight

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant.
Joining Marlene are Greg Hopkins- trumpet, Dave Landoni- bass and Brooke Sofferman-drums

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

July 22, 2011 (F): Tosca: 8:30-12 mn

Enjoy fine Italian dining and cool music. Marlene plays pop and jazz with friends Manuel Kaufmann (bass) and Renato Malavasi (drums) at Hingham's Caffe Tosca.

15 North St., Hingham, MA 02043. For info, call (781) 740-9400 or visit Caffe Tosca

July 16, 2011 (Sat): Hilton Garden Inn, Porsmouth: 8-11pm

Marlene jazzes it up at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful downtown Portsmouth.

100 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. For more info, visit Hilton Garden Inn website

July 10, 2011 (Sun): PIERS PARK Concert: 6-8pm

It's summer time and Marlene gets to play again at the Piers Park Concert series, organized by Zumix!   Marlene (vocals/piano) will be joined by friends, Patrick Mottaz (guitar), Dave Landoni (bass) and Renato Malavasi (drums). Look for sunshine!

Check out Zumix's website for more info. Directions at Piers Park page.

Piers Park, East Boston

June 13, 2011 (M): Beehive: 8-12 midnight

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant.
Joining Marlene are Greg Hopkins- trumpet, Dave Landoni- bass and Brooke Sofferman-drums

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

 April 29, 2011 (Fri): JAZZ for JAPAN: 9pm

Jazz for JAPAN, a jazz benefit concert for Japan tsunami victims for Boston Jazz week.

Vocalist, pianist and composer, Marlene del Rosario is joined by friends in this jazz benefit for Japan, held in cooperation with Zumix. The Marlene Jazz Ensemble will be performing a lively repertoire that mixes jazz, latin, originals and re-arrangements of Marlene's favorite pop tunes. Willie Sordillo (sax), Mike Carey (sax), Doug Rich (bass), Patrick Mottaz (guitar), are some of the friends who will join Marlene.

Tickets are $10 and available online at Ticketsonline or at the door.

Zumix Firehouse 260 Sumner St., East Boston, MA 02128. For more info, visit Zumix and JazzBoston websites!

April 8, 2011 (F): Beehive: 6:30-8:30pm

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant.
Personnel: Marlene- piano/vocals, Justin Meyer- bass, Brooke Sofferman- drums

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

Dec. 11, 2010 (Sat): Crossroads Coffeehouse: 8pm

A reunion for The September Jazz Quartet! Originally put together by drum guru, Stanley Swann, this quartet made its debut this September at the Acton Jazz Cafe.  It features Willie Sordillo on sax, Doug Rich on bass, Stanley Swann on drums and myself on vocals and keys. Each of us brings tunes to the repertoire, including tunes from artists likeJimi Hendrix, Sting and Joni Mitchell and render our own versions of it. The repertoire for the evening will be fairly eclectic, anything from Latin Jazz, straight ahead swing and bop, and our jazzy takes on aforementioned artists. It will be fun!

Tickets are $12. You can reserve them online at Crossroads Coffeehouse

2 Great Pond, North Andover at the Old Center Hall. For info, please visit website.

Nov. 26, 2 010 (F): Caffe Tosca: 8:30-12 mn

Enjoy fine Italian dining at Hingham's Caffe Tosca with The Marlene Jazz Ensemble. Marlene will be joined by Dave Landoni (bass) and Renato Malavasi (drums).

15 North St., Hingham, MA 02043. For info, call (781) 740-9400 or visit Caffe Tosca

Nov. 5, 2010 (Fri): Hilton Garden Inn, Portsmouth: 8-11pm

Marlene jazzes it up at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful downtown Portsmouth.

100 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. For more info, visit Hilton Garden Inn website

Oct. 8, 2010 (Fri): Hilton Garden Inn, Porsmouth: 8-11pm

Marlene jazzes it up at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful downtown Portsmouth.

100 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. For more info, visit Hilton Garden Inn website

Sept. 11, 2010 (Sat): ACTON JAZZ CAFE: 7-8:30pm

Feel the groove of The September Jazz Quartet at the Acton Jazz Cafe! Organized by groove king, Stanley Swann,
The September Jazz Quartet features Willie Sordillo on sax, Doug Rich on bass, Stanley Swann on drums and
Marlene del Rosario on piano and vocals!

$12 door, $10 online, call 978.263.6161 or visit Acton Jazz Cafe site
 452 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

Sept. 3, 2010 (Fri): Hilton Garden Inn, Porsmouth: 8-11pm

Marlene jazzes it up at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful downtown Portsmouth.

100 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. For more info, visit Hilton Garden Inn website

July 18, 2010 (Sun): Chilean Earthquake Benefit: 4-6pm

Good friend and sax player, Willie Sordillo lines up a few friends (including me!) to perform for a Chilean Earthquake Benefit.

Massachusetts Conference Center, 1 Badger Road in Framingham

 July 11, 2010 (Sun): PIERS PARK Concert: 5-7pm

It's summer time and Marlene gets to play again (weather permitting!) Piers Park Concert series, organized by Zumix!
Personnel: Marlene- piano/vocals, Dave Landoni- bass, Renato Malavasi- drums

Check out Zumix's website for more info. Directions at Piers Park page.

Piers Park, East Boston

June 26, 2010 (Sat): Hilton Garden Inn, Porsmouth: 8-11pm

Marlene jazzes it up at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful downtown Portsmouth.

100 High St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. For more info, visit Hilton Garden Inn website

June 24, 2010 (Th): Beehive: 6:30-8:30pm

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant.
Personnel: Marlene- piano/vocals, Manuel Kaufmann- bass, Renato Malavasi- drums

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site
June 19, 2010 (Sat): Saunders Deck: 8-11

Weather permitting, Marlene will be jazzing it up at Rye's historical Saunders Deck.

175 Harbor Road, Rye, NH 03870. For more info, visit Saunders Deck

May 22, 2010 (Sat): Club Cafe: 9-12

Marlene and Patrick are back at the fantabulously fun Club Cafe for an evening of songs. Please note, the calendar has me on a different date than this.

209 Columbus Ave at Berkeley Street, Boston , MA 02116. For more info, call 617-536-0972 or visit Club Cafe site

Feb. 27, 2010 (Sat): Haiti Benefit: 5-8pm

A bunch of friends, coordinated by sax player,Willie Sordillo, will be performing for the Haiti Benefit at the Boxborough United Church of Christ. Come join us for an evening of solidarity with music and Haitian cuisine, and help wipe out those winter blues! Suggested donation: $5/person; $10/family.

Boxborough United Church of Christ, 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719

Dec. 31, 2009 (New Year's Eve): Hyatt: 9pm to 1am

Count down to New Year's at the Boston Hyatt on Lafayette Ave!  Marlene will be joined by Jamie Stewardson on guitar for some jazz, originals and holiday music.

1 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA. For more info and directions, visit The Terrace at Avenue One at the Hyatt.

Dec. 31, 2009 (New Year's Eve): FIRST NIGHT WORCESTER: 7-7:45pm

Lush vocals accompanied by acoustic magic describes this group’s versatile, stylish repertoire ranging from jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald to the Bossanova. From royalty to presidents, this group has international cache and loyal following. Performers joining Marlene are Patrick Mottaz on guitar and Greg Loughman on acoustic bass.


Wesley United Methodist Church (Sanctuary),114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608-1117. For directions and additional info, visit First Night Worcester

Sept. 18, 2009 (Fri): The Acton Jazz Cafe: 7-8:30pm

After last January's SRO performance, Marlene returns to one of New England's top jazz venues, the Acton Jazz Cafe, recently listed in Downbeat Magazine's "100 Great International Jazz Clubs". Joining Marlene are Greg Hopkins (trumpet), Patrick Mottaz (guitar), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Brooke Sofferman (drums). They will perform new arrangements and originals, and of course, some favorites from Marlene's previous CDs. $12 door ($10 online). Reservations suggested.

452 Great Road, Acton MA 01720. For details, call (978) 263-6161 or visit Acton Jazz Cafe

July 23, 2009 (Th): Hyatt Harborside: 6-8 pm

Marlene performs solo in East Boston's Hyatt Harborside. The concert will be at the patio if weather is great, otherwise it will be located indoors. This is a wonderful hotel that has a magnificent view of Boston's Harbor. You can beat the traffic and travel via MBTA ferry to this hotel!

101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA. For info visit Hyatt Harborside website

July 12, 2008 (Sun): PIERS PARK Concert 5-7 pm

It's summer time and Marlene gets to play again at the Piers Park Concert series, organized by Zumix!   Marlene (vocals/piano) will be joined by friends, Patrick Mottaz (guitar), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Renato Malavasi (drums).

Check out Zumix's website for more info. Directions at Piers Park page.

Piers Park, East Boston

July 3,10,17,24 and 31, 2009 (Fri): JAZZ IN JULY at the Hyatt Boston: 7-9 pm



Jazz in July brings together Boston's finest musicians in a series of free concerts all over Boston. Marlene will perform in a duo setting with various friends every Friday in July at The Terrace Avenue One at the Hyatt. If you haven't been, it's a cozy outdoor restaurant and bar lounge that's an oasis in the midst of Downtown Boston's concrete jungle. Should it rain, concerts are held indoors. Marlene will be joined by the following special guests:

July 3- Patrick Mottaz (guitar)
July 10- Eric Bindman (violin)
July 17- Patrick Mottaz (guitar)
July 24- Willie Sordillo (sax)
July 31- Ed Harlow (sax)

1 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA. For more info and directions, visit The Terrace at Avenue One at the Hyatt.


June 25, 2009 (Th): Hyatt Harborside: 6-8 pm

Marlene performs solo in East Boston's Hyatt. The concert will be at the patio if weather is great, otherwise it will be located indoors.

101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA. For info visit Hyatt Harborside website
March 13, 2009 (Fri): Music and Art at Taylor House: 7:30-8:30 pm

 A Soulful Evening with Marlene and Mark

Marlene del Rosario and Mark Poniatowski will perform at the Taylor House on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 7:30pm. This hour-long concert features soulful and introspective music in the unique setting of Taylor House, Jamaica Plain's musical bed and breakfast inn. Marlene and Mark have chosen richly melodic jazz and blues tunes that celebrate space and quiet to match the intimacy of the setting. Let this Friday evening be an oasis from a hectic week. Suggested admission fee: $10

50 Burroughs St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For more info, pls. visit Taylor House website

February 11, 2009 (Wed): BEEHIVE: 7:30-11:30 pm

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant. Marlene will be joined by Greg Hopkins (trumpet), Dave Landoni (bass) and Brooke Sofferman (drums).

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

January 31, 2009 (Sst): BEEHIVE: 6:30-8:30 pm

Join Marlene and Patrick  at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant.

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site
February 1, 2009 (Sun): First Baptist Church in Framingham: 3pm

Marlene joins the Willie Sordillo trio in this Martin Luther King benefit Concert. Doug Rich will be on bass.Proceeds will benefit FBC's work in El Salvador and Katrina recovery in New Orleans. $10-adults, $5- seniors,Under 12-FREE; Family discounts available at door. For more details, see flyer.

1013 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. For details, call 508.872.1176

January 9, 2009 (Fri): The Acton Jazz Cafe: 7-8:30pm

The cast of Marlene's latest CD reassembles at one of New England's top jazz venues, the Acton Jazz Cafe, recently listed in Downbeat Magazine's "100 Great International Jazz Clubs". Joining Marlene are Greg Hopkins (trumpet), Patrick Mottaz (guitar), Dave Landoni (bass) and Brooke Sofferman (drums). $10 door.

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452 Great Road, Acton MA 01720. For details, call (978) 263-6161 or visit Acton Jazz Cafe

 December 31, 2008 (W): Hyatt Regency Boston: NEW YEAR's EVE PARTY! 8pm-1am

Marlene and Patrick liven up New Year's Eve at the Hyatt. Call for reservations.
Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA. For more info and directions, visit The Terrace at Avenue One at the Hyatt

December 19, 2008 (F): Tosca: 8:30-12 mn

Enjoy fine Italian dining at Hingham's Caffe Tosca with the Dan Fox Trio. Marlene joins Dan on piano and vocals.

15 North St., Hingham, MA 02043. For info, call (781) 740-9400 or visit Tosca

November 18, 2008 (Tue): BEEHIVE: 6:30-8:30pm

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant. Marlene will be joined by Doug Rich on bass and Sergei Ioannisyan on drums.

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

November 12, 2008 (W): Beehive: 6:30-8:30pm Rescheduled (see new schedule above)
Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant. Marlene will be joined by Patrick Mottaz on guitar and Doug Rich on bass.

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

November 6, 2008 (Th): Showcase Live: 6-8pm

One of New England's newest and hottest live music venues , Showcase Live, presents The Marlene Jazz Ensemble from 6-8pm and The World Premier Band for funk and dance. Free hors'doerves and no cover before 8pm, $6 after. Joining Marlene are Mark Poniatowski on bass and Scott Golding on drums. This show is brought to you by Entertainment Specialists.

23 Patriots Place, Right next to Gillete Stadium, Route 1, Foxboro, MA. Visit Entertainment Specialists or Showcase Live for more details.

October 22, 2008 (Wed): The Fireplace: 9:30-midnight

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Brookline's jazz dining hangout! The evening's players are Lello Molinari on bass and Renato Malavasi on drums.

1634 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446. For more info, call 617.975.1900 or visit The Fireplace website

October 3, 2008 (Fri): Beehive: 7-9pm

Join The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at Boston's hippest bar and restaurant. Personnel: Marlene on piano and vocals, Renato Malavasi on drums and Manuel Kaufmann on bass.

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site
August 13, 2008 (Wed): WPI Lunch Concert: 12-1 pm

Enjoy the sounds of Latin and bossanova with The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at the Worcester Polytech Institute's Lunch Concert series! Marlene is joined by Greg Hopkins on trumpet and Dave Landoni on bass. Check out WPI's website for directions.

August 5, 2008 (Tue): Holliston Summer Concert: 6:30-8:30 pm

Marlene joins saxophonist and composer, Willie Sordillo at the Holliston Summer Concert series. Details to follow!

July 20, 2008 (Sun): Brunch at the Beehive: 11-2:30

Boston's hippest bar has Sunday Jazz brunches as well. Check out The Marlene Jazz Ensemble at the Beehive. Joining Marlene are Dave Landoni on bass and Renato Malavasi on drums.

541 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. For more info, visit the Beehive site

July 18 and 25, 2008 (Fri): JAZZ in JULY at the Hyatt Boston: 7-9pm

Jazz in July brings together Boston's finest musicians in a series of free concerts all over Boston. The Marlene Jazz Ensemble will be playing Friday nights this month (except July 4th) at The Terrace Avenue One at the Hyatt. If you haven't been, it's a cozy outdoor restaurant and bar lounge that's an oasis in the midst of Downtown Boston's concrete jungle. Joining Marlene are Dave Landoni on bass and Renato Malavasi on drums on the 18th and Justin Meyer on bass and Renato Malavasi on drums on the 25th.

1 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA. For more info and directions, visit The Terrace at Avenue One at the Hyatt website or the Jazz in July website.

July 13, 2008 (Sun): PIERS PARK Concert 5-7 pm

It's summer time and Marlene gets to play again at the Piers Park Concert series, organized by Zumix! Marlene is joined by Patrick Mottaz on guitar, Dave Landoni on bass and Brooke Sofferman on drums. Check out Zumix's website for more info. Directions at Piers Park page.

Piers Park, East Boston

July 11, 2008 (Fri): JAZZ in JULY at the Hyatt Boston: 7-9pm

Jazz in July brings together Boston's finest musicians in a series of free concerts all over Boston. The Marlene Jazz Ensemble will be playing Friday nights this month (except July 4th) at The Terrace Avenue One at the Hyatt. If you haven't been, it's a cozy outdoor restaurant and bar lounge that's an oasis in the midst of Downtown Boston's concrete jungle. Joining Marlene are Dave Landoni on bass and Brooke Sofferman on drums.

1 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA. For more info and directions, visit The Terrace at Avenue One at the Hyatt website or the Jazz in July website.

June 13, 2008 (Fri): Tamboo Bistro and Ultra Lounge: 7-11pm

Check out Brockton's hottest new fine dining and live music at Tamboo Bistro Ultra Lounge. The Marlene Jazz Ensemble featuring Dave Landoni on bass and Renato Malavasi on drums will play.

For information, visit TambooLife or call 508.584.8585. 252 Main St., Brockton, MA

March 15, 2008: 7th Note Bar and Restaurant: Makati City, Philippines: 8-10pm

The Marlene Jazz Ensemble plays at Manila's new jazz bar. Marlene on vocals and piano will be joined by session artists, Colby de la Calzada (acoustic bass), Fritz Barth (drums) and Anthony Morris (sax).

Entrance fee: 500PHP

Makati Golf Club (Zuellig Loop), 7232 Malugay Street, Barangay. Bel-Air, Makati City

March 11, 2008: PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

 Marlene del Rosario performs at the Philippine International Jazz Festival in Manila, Philippines. Joining her are Anthony Morris (sax), Dave Harder (acoustic bass) and Arwin Nava (drums & percussion). She will open for renowned Cuban pianist, Omar Sosa.This is an exciting event which will also feature Kurt Elling, Lee Ritenour and many more!

March 11: Omar Sosa, The Marlene Jazz Ensemble, Johnny Alegre (Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel)

Tickets: 2500PHP

Detailed festival schedule

Jan. 4 (F), 2008: Lilypad CD recording CONCERT: 7:00-9:30 pm

Come and join Marlene and friends as we record Marlene's second CD, LIVE! This will be Marlene's second CD under Blue Earth Music scheduled for release Spring 2008. Joining her are New England's foremost musicians, Patrick Mottaz (guitar), Dave Landoni (bass), Brooke Sofferman (drums) with special guest, Greg Hopkins (trumpet). Special: Pre-order CDs by Dec. 31, 2007, and if you're in the first 30, you can come in for FREE (because of limited seating). You can order your CDs at a special price through the Pre-order page and if you can attend the concert, let Marlene know so she can put you on the guest list.

As this is a live recording, doors will be closed at 7:15pm and will reopen on the break at around 8:30pm.

Door: $10.

Inman Square, 1353 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA For More info, visit Lilypad

 

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