Christopher Marlowe (composer)
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Christopher Marlowe is one of New York City's most sought-after music director and pianist in the cabaret circle.
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[edit] Background
Chris Marlowe was born in Washington, D.C., on January 2, 1958. He earned a BM in piano performance from Catholic University.
[edit] Musical Career
Following his move to New York City in 1981, despite an initial intention to study with Gil Kalish at Stony Brook, Marlowe immediately fell under the wing of cabaret producer Bruce Hopkins. Under Hopkins, Marlowe got a chance to use his classical and jazz training to bring a new sound to New York’s small clubs. By 1985, he had established himself as a music director, arranger, writer, and pianist.
Chris Marlowe was principally associated with the singer Nancy LaMott and served as her arranger and pianist for eleven years until her death at age 43 in 1995.
From 1997 to 2004, Marlowe conducted and arranged for Kathie Lee Gifford at large and small venues around the country, on television, and on several recordings, including her "concept album", Born for You.
Most recently, he worked with Bernadette Peters on her pre-Broadway one-woman show, music directed David Zippel's All Girl Band at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in New York, and music directed It's Better With a Band at The Prince Music Theater in Philadelphia.
Through his career till the present, Marlowe has music directed and/or arranged and co-produced nearly 40 CDs of 25 different vocalists.
[edit] Personal Projects
His writing and best loved arrangements, written to the lyrics of Lisa Viggiano while she was awaiting the birth of her first son, were compiled on the CD, Keepsake Lullabies.
[edit] TV Appearances
- Good Morning America
- Today
- Live with Regis and Kathie Lee
- The View
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show
- Late Night With David Letterman
In addition, he performed twice at the White House (in 1993 and 1994), accompanying Nancy LaMott.
[edit] Awards
- Marlowe’s six recordings with Nancy LaMott were the recipients of both Backstage's BISTRO Award and the MAC Award for 1996 Recording of the Year.
- 1996 MAC Award for Music Director of the Year.
