Marcos Varela

Bassist/composer/educator Marcos Varela is a Creative Capital Award winning musician who has made a name for himself working in bands of some of the Jazz industry’s brightest lights including Gary Bartz NTU Troop, Ingrid Jensen, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Antoine Roney, Nasheet Waits, Charli Persip Big Band, Vincent Gardener’s Jazz Houston and the Mingus Big Band, among others. Legendary bassist ‪Ron 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 Marcos’ 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”, “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 film composer, with credits composing the score for Domenica Scorsese’s film “Roots in Water” and is a professor at New School University coaching the Herbie Hancock Ensemble and Montclair State University, having a private lesson bass studio and teaching a Masters improv Ensemble

Marcos is also a band leader in his own right having lead his bands at Liege Jazz Festival, Jazz Polanco, Kosovo Jazz Week, Teatro Arriaga Antzokia, Discovery Green-Houston, TX…His Origin record release, San Ygnacio is available on all platforms and was one of NPR music’s top debuts of the year.

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