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Recordings: Turiya Mareya and The Kokopelli Latin Jazz Ensemble
From 1998 to 2002 The Kokopelli Latin Jazz Ensemble was one of the most creative and popular groups in Southern California. KOKOPELLI performed for 6 years at Croces Jazz Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Festival appearances include: The Big Sur Jazz Festival , The Idyllwild Jazz Festival , and The Calle Diez Latin Festival. They have opened up for Eddie Palmieri , Pancho Sanchez , Arturo Sandoval , Jane Bunnet and The Spirits of Havana . The group became inactive in 2004 when drummer Skip Howlett became very ill and subsequently pianist Turiya Mareya moved to Europe. This CD documents the group at the height of their creativity and power.“La Luz Eterna†features original music by Turiya Mareya and one track composed by her mentor and teacher Daniel Jackson. It was recorded live at San Diego City College in 2002 as part of their “Jazz Live†weekly series. This is the legendary group at it’s finest and is the first of a series of 3 CD’s documenting the groups spiritual, powerful and healing music. The music is being released on the Jazz Arts Label and is available on JazzArts.
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For Latin Jazz aficionados, Turiya Mareya is the real deal. .the music is intoxicating and leaves you wanting more. Beautiful"
and unique compositions, improvisational mastery and passionate musicians. " A delight. Amanda Martinez Host of Café con Leche, JAZZFM91. "Turiya Mareya has been one of the driving forces behind creative music in San Diego. She has proven to be a dedicated composer and instrumentalist who has created a unique voice for herself. " Rob Thorsen, Bassist
"If you want intensity, Turiya can turn it up. If you want a solid groove, she is on the money. If you want background music, Turiya will hit you in the head and change the way you listen." Miff Mole, Jazz 88
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The Tijuana Latin Jazz Project
All About Jazz - The Cuban Band
All About Jazz - Casa De los Suenos
La Luz Eterna
Jazz Review - Jazz Live with Hollis Gentry
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ORIGINAL MUSIC BY TURIYA MAREYA AND THE ART OF PEACE ENSEMBLE
FEATURING GENE PERRY ON PERCUSSION, DYLAN SAVAGE ON DRUMS, HOLLIS GENTRY ON SAXOPHONE, ROB THORSON ON BASS, DAVID MILLARD ON FLUTE, PICCOLO , SOP. SAX AND GUITAR , TURIYA MAREYA ON PIANO
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ORIGINAL MUSIC BY TURIYA MAREYA WITH
THE TAUMBU INTERNATIONAL ENSEMBLE
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From 1998 to 2002 The Kokopelli Latin Jazz Ensemble was one of the most creative and popular groups in Southern California. KOKOPELLI performed for 6 years at Croce's Jazz Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. They have opened up for Eddie Palmieri, Pancho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Jane Bunnet and The Spirits of Havana. The group became inactive in 2004 when drummer Skip Howlett was diagnosed with brain cancer and he passed in 2004. Subsequently pianist Turiya Mareya moved to Europe. This CD documents the group at the height of their creativity and power. "La Luz Eterna" features original music by Turiya Mareya and one track composed by her mentor and teacher Daniel Jackson. It was recorded live at San Diego City College in 2002 as part of their "Jazz Live" weekly series. This is the legendary group at it's finest and is the first of a series of 3 CD's documenting the groups spiritual, powerful and healing music.
Turiya Mareya is available for Performances and Workshops Worldwide
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Turiya Mareya is available for Performances and Workshops Worldwide
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FALL 2007 - SPRING 2008 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT ARTE SANA AT PLAYAS DE TIJUANA.
ROCKY POINT JAZZ FESTIVAL AT PUERTO PENASCO MEXICO
ENSENADA JAZZ FESTIVAL
HEADED THE WEEKLY JAZZ DESCARGA
HEADED THE BINACIONAL JAZZ DESCARGA
2007- Performing in Vancouver Island with Adonis Puentes and Gilberto Moreaux
Headed the Binancional Jazz Descarga in Tijuana .
Performed in Tijuana and at the Puerto Penasco Jazz festival with
Adonis Puentes , Felix Betancourt , Lazaro Poey ,
Ignacio Arango and Charlie Chavez.
2006- Performing in Alaska with Hector Ortiz y El Combo Tropical Latino
Soraya's in Anchorage and at the Anchorage Latino Festival
Alaska State fair in Hainesl With Antonio Diaz and the Juneau Latin Jazz Project.
Feb 2005 - Global World Music Festival San Diego
August 2004- Juneau Alaska performing with the Juneau Latin Jazz Project with Antonio Diaz.
April-July 2004-In Vancouver she formed the Drum Jazz Sessions with Percussionst ManDido Morris .
She also performed regularly with Vocalist Sibel Thrasher and Vocalist/Percussionist Susana Abreu.
Winter 2004 -Performing in San Diego with The Art of Peace Latin Jazz Ensemble
Fall 2003- Performing in Madrid with Guitarist Rosalia Royo
Summer 2003- Headed the Juneau Latin Jazz Project
with Antonio Diaz performing Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Cuban Jazz.
Spring 2003- Artist in Residence- WorldBeat Cultural Center San Diego.
2002 and ongoing - Staff Writer for JazzReview.com
2002 - Musical Director for Mahaba Jazz Artists
1997- Idylwild Jazz Festival - Idylwild California
1997- Calle Diez Jazz Latin Jazz Festival - San Diego
1996- 2001 -Musical Director of KOKOPELLI LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
1996 --2001- Latin Jazz Music Director at The WorldBeat Cultural Center
in Balboa Park San Diego.
1996- Idylwild Jazz Festival
1995- Big Sur Jazz Festival
1993 Received Commision from the California Arts Council to compose the
Original work "The Shaman's Song" . Performed at San Diego City College Jazz Live
1994-1998 Musical Director for the Ruse Orchestra
the San Diego Based New Music and Art Collective.
1994- 1995-Flautist with Agua y Cocoa headed by violinist Pablo Mendez.
1990 - 1992 - Artist in Residence at El Nopal Centenario in Tijuana Mexico.
Also facilitated Cross Cultural Exchange program.
1988-1990- Publicist at Centro Cultural De La Raza in Balboa Park San Diego.
1991- Did booking and artist support for the Centro Cultural Chicano Music Festival.
1985- Headed "Libertad Imidiata" Latin Orchestra performing in Mexico and Southern California
1982- Formed Future Primitive with Dave Millard and Mark Dresser . Free Music Ensemble.
1982-1990 On Air personlity at KSDS Jazz Radio . Created the WorldBeat
Show as well as the Musica Latina Show.
1980- 1990 - performed with MASA - Mexican Dance Band
1970-1980- Touring Mexico with The Taumbu International Orchestra .
1978-1980- Studied at the Creative Music Studio in New York with: Julius Hemphill ,
Olu Dara , Oliver Lake , The Art Ensemble of Chicago .
1973-1978- Studied with Daniel Jackso n and performed in his Community Orchestra in San Diego.
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