Meet Valentina
After attending Italy's prestigious University of Music in Rome, Marino headed to Vienna, Austria to start performing abroad as a band leader. Following her live success playing alongside trio members, pianist Johannes Thoma (with whom Marino released “Color of voices”, on ATS Records) and bass player, Carl Hodas, Marino traveled west to earn her BFA in Vocal Jazz Performance from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City. Under the direction of master bass player and music legend, Reggie Workman, Marino acted as lead vocalist and arranger of The New School's John Coltrane Ensemble.
Marino soon began performing all over the metropolitan area, alongside such formidable jazz voices as Ray Blue, Cameron Brown, Anthony Pinciotti, Ray Gallon, and Marco Panascia. She performed at Carnegie Hall with the Havasi Symphonic Orchestra, and the most iconic New York City clubs and music venues. After getting signed by “Jazzheads” Record Label, which released her first US album “In the Name of Love” (2016) and, later, her single “The Peacocks” (2018), Marino started touring in Florida, Louisiana, Italy and Austria, performing on the stage of the most internationally renowned jazz music venues, such as The Arts Garage (Delray), Snug Harbor (New Orleans), Alexander Platz (Rome), Porgy and Bess (Vienna).
While performing, Marino keeps channeling her evolving synergy in the studio. In 2020 she released the album “Quarantine Covers” and in 2021 the single “Heart of Glass”, which both mark Valentina’s latest experimentations with rock, pop and indie sounds. 2024 will be instead the year of Marino’s original album release, East 75th, a collection of songs that she wrote and arranged, being inspired by stories and situations of her life in and out the New York City apartment on the Upper East Side.
With decades of experience in music education, Miss Marino brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching style. She is passionate about helping students of all ages and skill levels discover their musical potential and achieve their goals.