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John Margolis
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"John Margolis"

NEW YORK, New York
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Member Since2/16/2006
Band Websitejohnmargolis.com
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To Purchase Christine's Refrigerator

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Check Out The Reviews:

"...the response to this has been overwhelming... It features a man by the name of John Margolis, and the song is called 'Christine's Refrigerator'... I'm just going to play it for you... a moving, interesting...meaningful, beautiful piece of music..." --- Jonathan Schwartz, WNYC (NPR)

"Experiencing 'Christine's Refrigerator' is one great adventure..." (see review below). --- Bob Telson, Academy, Tony and Grammy-award nominee, composer of "Calling You" from "Bagdad Cafe"

"Sometimes funny, often heart breaking, always brilliant... I feel like my ears just received a big jolt of innocence. Superb all the way! "(see full quote below) --- Alain Mallet, producer, Jonatha Brooke

“Christine’s Refrigerator” is filled with lovely, soulful, delicious art." (See full quote below) --- Hugh Prestwood, writer of "The Song Remembers When" for Trisha Yearwood, "Ghost in This House" and many other country hits.

Winner of the JP Folks Founders "Song of the Year" Award (over 110,000 other entries) and "CD of the Year'" winner.

Listen for "Tanta Belleza" from "Christine's Refrigerator" in the HBO/Cinemax film "The Kidnapping of Ingrid Bettencourt"

********************  12 Songs and the beginning of a great NEW American Songbook. ********************

"Christine's Refrigerator" by John Margolis, is a beautiful and original songbook that fully displays his talents as songwriter and producer, and John's gifts as a vocalist, arranger and pianist.

This CD is unique in sound and sensibility. There is a strong classical texture, with shades of influences that include Randy Newman, Tony Bennett, Stephen Foster, Francis Poulenc, Kurt Weill, Edith Piaf, Astor Piazzola, Frederic Chopin and Tom Waits.

"Christine's Refrigerator" has already garnered an impressive bandwagon of fans on NPR, who heard the "sneak preview" version on the "Jonathan Schwartz Show," and who also heard the title track featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" (as part of the Kitchen Sister's "Hidden Kitchens" series). Three songs from this CD have been prominently featured in films, and Showtime/HBO.





Sounds LikeJawn Mar-GO-lis
Record LabelBig 6 Records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About John Margolis
Performing songwriter/pianist, and sometimes stage actor.

Here’s some of the cool stuff I’ve done. Hope you enjoy it. It’s not me. I actually speak in the first person mostly, and just returned from Paris where I was trying to do the same in French. Want to continue writing story-songs, in French. Besides, you can get fresh bread here anytime of the day, and there is no bad wine. Hope to return asap. So here ya go; shameless advertising...

His debut CD, CHRISTINE'S REFIGERATOR, created with Don Rosler (www.johnmargolis.com), garnered critcal attention and airplay on the Jonathan Schwartz show (WNYC/NPR) in New York, and XM Satellite radio.

The title track won the international songwriting association; Just Plain Folks' "2002 Song of the Year." The CD was also awarded "CD of the Year." Another song from the CD, "Tanta Belleza," is featured in the HBO/Cinemax documentary "The Kidnapping of Ingrid Bettencourt."

He's played, and/or sang with a variety of artists including; Tony Bennett, Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Earl King, Bo Diddley, Bob Telson, Harlem Boys Choir, and did two national tours with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He is featured vocalist on TSO's multi-platinum CD "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" on Atlantic Records. John recorded with Wynton Marsalis on Bob Telson and Lee Breuer's song "Show Me Your Face," for their CD, "Unreleased." He sang a duet with Astrud Gilberto for her latest release, "Jungle."

John plays the lead role of Rudi Cox oppositie Jevetta Steele in Percy Aldon & Bob Telson's musical "Bagdad
Cafe" (based on the Oscar-nominated movie), which premiered in Barcelona in 2004 and completed it's 2nd successful tour of France in December 2006. He and Percy Adlon are planning the filming in France of a series of music videos of John's songs, and they'll continue touring with "Bagdad Cafe" in 2008. John performed in Mikel Rouses' modern opera, DENNIS CLEVELAND at Lincoln Center in 2003.

John's voice continues to be heard on TV commercials. He wrote and sang two campaigns played during last years' World Series and Superbowl. Please visit: www.newyorksingerscollective.com (click on John Margolis) to hear a bunch more sometimes pretty funny commercial stuff .












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Vinnie Zummo





Nov 22 2008 7:46 AM

Hi John,
Just wanted to tell U and your friends about my/video premier/ concert.
FORMER JOE JACKSON GUITARIST VINNIE ZUMMO
VIDEO PREMIER PARTY
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th.
3PM @ THE CUTTING ROOM
19 West 24th Street
(212) 691-1900
$12 Show starts at 3 sharp
thecuttingroomcontact@gmail.com

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST SHOWING OF MY NEW VIDEO RINGO
PLUS
A CONCERT BY
The Vinnie Zummo Trio
featuring:
Vinnie Zummo: guitar, Ray Marchica: drums
Cameron Brown: Bass
Special guest : Janice Zummo
ALSO
A special appearance by "The Ringo Band" featuring:
Vinnie Zummo : Guitar, Bill Stuart: Drums
Seth Glassman: Bass, Arne Wendt: Keys
Vocals: Janice Zummo, Frank Agnello, Russell Velazquez, Jimmy O'Donnell, Tony Noe.
Cello: Reed Hays
askStella ♫





Nov 17 2008 3:34 AM



MESSAGE to OBAMA:

http://www. worldcantwait. net/
GODDESS ELLE





Sep 26 2008 7:01 PM

Hi Sugar! I've been thinking about you a lot lately! Hope all is well.
Sending you lots of love! L
Karen





Sep 12 2008 6:21 PM

Hey you!!! How you doing? Thought I'd leave a note from the wet, rainy North East and damp infested home of mine!!!!! Hope you are well and get in touch soon, chuckle.
Lots of pots of love, Kxxxx
Red One





Aug 30 2008 2:35 AM

Salut John !
Comment tu vas mon ami ?
Bien j'espere .
ça fait longtemps que je n'ai pas eu de tes nouvelles et tu me manques.
J'espere que tu prevois de venir a paris bientot,tu sais que tu es toujours le bienvenu a la maison.
En attendant je te fais un gros bisou et je souhaite que tout se passe bien pour toi.
Ton ami Red One
GODDESS ELLE





Aug 8 2008 10:05 PM

Wishing You a Divine Weekend!Tree Goddess
GODDESS ELLE





Jul 30 2008 7:29 PM

warrior
Taking a rest!!! Love You, L
GODDESS ELLE





Jul 28 2008 10:23 PM

awakening
I am in Awe of You My Dear Friend! Will write you a long note this week. Love, Light, Laughter........L
denise cascione





Jul 23 2008 8:54 PM

tears in my eyes...Christine..she will never be forgotten..beautiful music here
be happy
denise
Susan D





Jul 22 2008 1:58 AM

Hey, John - hope to see you when you return to NYC.
love, Susan D
Soulfants Heirs/Guggn nach Gigs! Mit euch?





May 30 2008 12:08 AM

Je pense souvent à toi... A bientot Stefan
Karen





May 29 2008 10:14 PM

How you doing, chuckle? Hope all is well.
Not long back from sis's wedding in Cyprus - tales to tell!! please let me know how you are, or I will ring you!!!! Kxxxxx
Kaspar Galli





May 29 2008 12:41 PM

Hey John, soulful voice and cool tunes...thanks for accepting my friend request - I hope you enjoy my music too! Respect, Kaspar Galli
Ju'





May 8 2008 6:47 PM

I miss you soooooooooo much. Gimme some news !!!!!
And i'm not in your top Friend? So what the fusssssss? :)

I love you more than cloudy day
Karin Okada





Apr 27 2008 11:40 PM

Salut! Sorry it took me ages to find you. How are you? Hope all is well! Are you still coming to the French party? So glad I found you here! Finally I can tell me friend how much you look like him! Chio. Ps...Fantastic Music!!! Kairn
Vinnie Zummo





Mar 10 2008 12:16 AM

HI John,
Just wanted to let your NYC based friends know about my gig.
Vinnie Zummo JAZZ BRUNCH
AT THE BLUE NOTE March 16th !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Vinnie Zummo Trio
with
Cameron Brown : Bass
Ray Marchica: Drums
Featuring Janice Zummo : Vocals

AT THE BLUE NOTE March 16th.

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 2 sets 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM

The Blue Note
131 West 3rd. St.
212-475-8592


Reservations STRONGLY suggested
We had a ball last time and the group BURNED! A very reasonably price NYC brunch experience. Hope to see U there.
for more info: http://www. bluenote. net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo. cgi?id=5578

Check out Vinnie's latest CD: "Swinging Guitar Sounds of Young America"
AT
http://cdbaby. com/cd/zummo2:
Jacqueline Hester





Mar 5 2008 2:33 PM

Thank you John for your kind words!
Jacqueline
dreambird





Mar 4 2008 5:47 PM

John,

Thanks for the add ~ a loyal fan from all the way back ~ SWHS . . . Indians, can you believe it? ~ xodb
Marie





Feb 27 2008 12:35 PM

Salut John !
Comment vas-tu ? Que deviens-tu ?
A très bientôt !
Marie
Megan





Jan 1 2008 6:48 PM

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The Hermanators





Dec 23 2007 9:38 AM

Hey John!! Want to wish you a happy holiday and We Hope 2008 is even better for ya!!! Hope to see ya soon!!!
Vana





Dec 19 2007 6:09 PM

hey Johnny-John.....
how is Paris treating you?
we miss you here....
happy holidays and biiig hug,
Vana
VLADA





Dec 16 2007 7:23 AM

Hey, thanks so much for your kind and encouraging comment! I’m truly glad you like my music! I’ll keep you posted on the release of the debut album in 2008 :))
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
have a blessed weekend and a merry Christmas,
Vlada



Megan





Dec 12 2007 4:56 PM

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HellHound Folk Art





Dec 11 2007 5:33 PM

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Red One





Dec 10 2007 6:04 PM

Salut John !
Comment ça va ?
il faut qu'on essaye de s'appeler cette semaine pour discuter .
Aussi j'ai reçu du courrier pour toi.
je t'embrasse très fort et j'éspère que tout va bien pour toi.
MMMUUUAAAHHH
Red One
ZachMan (Maze)





Dec 7 2007 4:35 AM

ZachMan (Maze)





Dec 7 2007 1:30 AM

Megan





Nov 22 2007 9:54 PM

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Megan





Oct 19 2007 10:29 PM

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THE HIGH KINGS OF BLUE





Oct 16 2007 5:52 PM

UpperRoom with Joe Kelley & Gi Dussault radio





Oct 9 2007 3:48 PM

Still showing the love for your music here on air. Hope all is well with you in France.

Peace
Joe
ZachMan (Maze)





Sep 29 2007 11:36 PM

Hey, John! How are you?
How's France? Have you got your show going yet?
I've been meaning to write for the longest time, one of these days I'm just going to write a full fledged email, but I've been so busy with High School and composing and all that...
Anyway, how have you been?
Ju'





Aug 8 2007 9:57 AM

Cher John,
J'espère que tu vas bien. Ici, je vis quelque chose de magique. Super expérience et plein de choses à raconter. Merci beaucoup pour ton message. Tu peux m'envoyer un mail si tu veux, j'y ai un accès fréquent. Je pense que tu demanderas à Redhouane de traduire tout ca :)
Je t'adore.
Prend soin de toi
Juliette, en mode africaine
Kato





Jul 24 2007 11:40 PM

hey man, long time!
Vana