Marcus Goldhaber (born September 13, 1978) is NYC based American

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vocalist from

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. His debut album, ''The Moment After'', was released in 2006.

Career

A native of Buffalo, New York, Goldhaber, learned songs from the

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from his mother, who played them on the piano. After graduating from

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with a degree in Musical Theater, he worked as an actor in New York City. Influences he cites

Chet Baker Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool". Baker earned much attention and ...

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, and

Sarah Vaughn Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One", she won two Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was nominated for a total of nine Grammy Award ...

Discography

* ''The Moment After'' (Fallen Apple, 2006) * ''Take Me Anywhere'' (Fallen Apple, 2008) * ''Almost Love'' (Fallen Apple, 2012) * ''A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening'' (Fallen Apple, 2014) * ''Carry You On'' (Fallen Apple, 2017)

References

External links

Official site

All About Jazz interview

All About Jazz archive

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