Maria Markesini

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Maria Markesini
Born Kefalonia, Greece
Genres Jazz, world
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsPiano
Labels Universal
Associated acts Richard Bona, Bert van den Brink, Jazz Impuls
Website www.mariamarkesini.com

Maria Markesini is a Greek singer and jazz pianist who lives and works in the Netherlands. She has released two albums, her debut on Universal in 2007 and Kosmo in 2009, featuring Richard Bona and Bert van den Brink. [1] She is currently working with Jazz Impuls. [2]

Contents

Discography

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
NLD
[3]
The Mimis Plessas Songbook
– 12 Sketches
Kosmo
  • Released: 2009
23
Cinemapassionata
  • Released: October 2011 [4]
  • Label: Amazing Music

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References

  1. "Kosmo info".
  2. "Maria Markesini & Jazz Impuls". Archived from the original on 4 August 2009.
  3. Peak chart position for Kosmo: "Dutch Charts 10/24/2009".
  4. "Maria Markesini: Cinemapassionata". mariamarkesini.com. Retrieved 11 November 2013.