Marcos Varela "San Ygnacio Project" with Andrew Renfroe & Jonathan Pinson

Marcos Varela (bass), Andrew Renfroe (guitar), Jonathan Pinson (drums)

Bassist/composer Marcos Varela is a Creative Capital Award winning Musician who has made a name for himself working, recording and touring nationally and internationally in the bands of some of Jazz and the Music Industry’s brightest lights including Geri Allen, Leslie Odom Jr., Ingrid Jensen, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Antoine Roney, Nasheet Waits, Charli Persip Big Band, Vincent Gardener’s Big Band and the Mingus Big Band, among many others.    Legendary bassist ‪Ron Carter‬ contributed to the liner notes for Varela’s Origin Records debut album “San Ygnacio,” where Carter writes that Varela’s “Tone, Choice of Notes and Compositions will place his playing and name on the list of bassists to be heard.” In addition, Mr. Carter has made statements regarding Varela’s musical contributions, saying of him “a valuable asset to any musical organization,” “a truly unique musician,” “Mr. Varela belongs in the top bass players in the industry and his impressive resume confirms my words,” “a fine example of talent that is essential to the scene,” and “top notch proficiency on his instrument as well as a complete understanding of the history and details of the jazz art form.”  Marcos is also an accomplished composer, with credits composing the score for Domenica Scorsese’s film “Roots in Water”. In 2016, he released his debut album "San Ygnacio" on Origin Records to critical acclaim featuring George Cables, Billy Hart, Dayna Stephens, Logan Richardson, Kush Abadey and others. Jazziz Magazine named it one of their top releases of 2016, and NPR Music called it a "Top Debut."  Marcos is a professor at the New School, Montclair State University and is a NS Design, Aguilar Amplification, Kolstein, D’Addario strings, Fishman, Mono Creators, and Fodera Artist.

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