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• Without a Song

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  Paul Marinaro's acclaimed debut album, Without a Song, is a carefully crafted concept album inspired by his father's unfulfilled dream to have been a professional singer. It is a meticulously culled, exciting, and varied selection of standards on which Paul is accompanied by an array of Chicago's finest musicians. On 'Without a Song' Paul incorporates the beginnings of his love affair with music, when at the age of five, he found his father's homemade 78RPM acetate discs in the attic, heard him singing "That Old Black Magic," and was mesmerized. Little did his father know that this scratchy recording would be Paul's first musical inspiration…and little did he know that it would be restored and used to open his son's debut album 66 years later.
  
  "If you can sit through Paul Marinaro's ‘Without a Song’ and not be thoroughly entertained…then be patient because your autopsy results should be back shortly. …a vocalist of immense talent with that special panache of showmanship... This carefully thought out and deliciously entertaining romp sparkles with real emotion, swinging arrangements and a celebration of what a jazz singer used to be…this is far more than Marinaro doing a riff on what was but instead we find new arrangements adding depth of flavor so that Paul can take ownership of these timeless classics…with impeccable phrasing, solid timing and that intangible of connectivity to a song that brings forth an instant believability…"
  Brent Black; Critical Jazz
  
  “A formidable singer, bold and evocative…Marinaro has evolved into one of the most accomplished and promising jazz-swing vocalists in the country…one of the most beautiful vocal instruments in the business today.”
  Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
  
  “He swings hard …a giant baritone that manages to be both virile and gorgeous, Marinaro infuses the essence of jazz – the imaginative phrasing, the small expressive gesture, and yes, that swing – into every interpretation.”
  Neil Tesser; Examiner; author, music critic, Grammy Winner
  
  "Marinaro immediately takes his place among the top five male jazz singers active today. It is true that there are few male jazz singers around but, even if there were many, Marinaro’s strong clear voice, very musical and melodic style, and attractive tone would put him near the top. Paul Marinaro stakes his claim as a major singer."
  Scott Yanow; LA Jazz Scene
  
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• Without A Song: Limited Edition Double Vinyl 180 gram

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  The Deluxe Double Vinyl Edition of Paul Marinaro's critically acclaimed album 'Without a Song'.
  
  Much effort and care has gone into the mastering, placement, cutting, and pressing of the music on this edition to ensure the very best audio quality possible, spreading the wide grooves over four sides of beautiful, thick 180 gram virgin VINYL.
  
  Pressed by the historic Rainbo Records, with a full color gatefold, a newly designed original label, and including new notes by Grammy Award winning writer Neil Tesser, this edition also comes with a digital download card.
  
  Only a limited amount have been pressed.
  
  “A formidable singer, bold and evocative…Marinaro has evolved into one of the most accomplished and promising jazz-swing vocalists in the country…one of the most beautiful vocal instruments in the business today.”
  Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
  
  “Right there under your nose in Chicago is a singer named Paul Marinaro who is the best I've heard in many years. His insight and command over this material is truly staggering, making him one of that select cadre of storytellers. Like Nat Cole, it’s art so close to perfection that it seems almost artless. I've heard many new singers and no one has touched me as deeply as this guy. He's got it all.”
  Dick LaPalm (legendary record promoter/agent whose clients have included Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, and Sarah Vaughan)
  
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