Maria Guida Brings Solo Show to Metropolitan Room

Maria Guida brings MARIA GUIDA SWINGS STANDARDS to the Metropolitan Room, 3/12.

A singer with a warm voice and the ability to express the hidden beauty found in superior lyrics, Maria Guida recently recorded her debut CD, Soul Eyes. Throughout this impressive and highly enjoyable set, the beauty of Maria's voice is equaled by her understanding of the words and the creative spirit of her musicians. In fact, there was such an immediate communication between all of the participants that Soul Eyes was recorded in its entirety in one day.

"I was blessed with some of the best musicians around," recalls Maria, "and they made it easy, fun and relaxed. I love pianist James Weidman's playing. He's very lyrical, his harmonic sense is beautiful, and he plays wonderful ideas that inspire and support my singing. I've known bassist Dean Johnson for 20 years, and this is the first time we've ever played together. I love his full, rich tone - and his solos are always beautiful and often capture a spirit of fun. Drummer Tony Moreno and I did a couple of gigs together over the years, and I've always loved his tasteful playing. He puts a lot of fire and excitement into the music and, at the same time, his drumming is very sensitive with singers. Ron Horton is a phenomenal trumpeter and flugelhorn player. I love his soulful sound, his musical ideas, and his emotional intensity. I am so thrilled that they are all on this CD."

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