The Marzec Group, a newly formed University of York band, blew everybody’s socks off at the last Jamnesty event of term on the 12th December. The New Year brings big plans for this exciting five piece who, in the words of their frontman Luke Marzec, just “want everyone up dancing”.
They achieved this with style at the Jamnesty event, combining a sweet jazz sound, including Harry Jones on the trombone, with reggae, hip-hop and dub. The Marzec Group are fresh, fun and in the words of their friend and manager Sakina Sheikh “exactly what York are in need of!”
This sound is not often heard in York and, as the penultimate act of the Jamnesty event at Fibbers, people were unsure what to expect. The positive reaction was plain to see. In the words of Sophia Khan, who attended the event, “I was unsure what to expect from such a new group but was completely blown away by their sound.”
The five boys- Luke himself, Kit Munro, Phil Jones, Twm Dylan and Harry Jones, share the same love of performing, music and having a good time, and it was this that inspired Luke Marzec to form the group. They gel together so well and it is clear they all lovethe music they are making.
I personally have seen Luke Marzec perform on several occasions and am always staggered by his unique, mesmerising voice and brilliant stage presence. I for one am so excited to watch this band grow in 2012 and if you are too, then get down to Derwent Bar on Friday 27th January for the Derwent Celidh and for a chance to dance to some more amazing sounds from The Marzec Group.