MARILYN HARRIS

Fact Sheet

Birthdate:
March 12th
Birthplace:
Syracuse, New York
Hometown:
Hartford, Connecticut
Current Residence:
Tucson, Arizona
Instruments:
Piano, Voice, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Education:
University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT),
Manhattan School of Music (NYC),
Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY),
UCLA (Los Angeles, CA)
Hobbies:
Dogs (Miniature Schnauzers), Reading, Abalone Collectibles (Ebay), Stamp Collecting, Movies
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
Blonde
Musical Influences:
Dave Brubeck, David Amram, Paul Desmond, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Dianne Reeves, Nina Simone, Steely Dan
First Song Ever Written:
You Hold My Hand And Our Love Will Be Forever
(Pop Song at age 12)
Awards/Honors:
Gold Records Picture This & By Heart CDs, Victor Borge Scholarship Winner (Univ. of CT), Gold Award-Best Radio Composition NY Int'l TV &Radio Festival, Finalist Clio Awards
Early Musical Memory:
Saved her allowance until she had enough to buy her
first piano (at age 10) - the cost was $50
($20 to buy, $20 to move and $10 to tune)

 

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