With a voice that has been likened to, among others, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and Shawn Colvin, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who is known for her sweet voice; heart-felt, soulful interpretations; spot-on intonation; extensive, genre-busting repertoire; and masterful guitar playing. Marji performs material that takes the listener on a personal journey of growth and loss and love as well as material that asks the bigger and harder questions. She uses the guitar to its fullest potential as a melodic, harmonic, and percussive instrument.
Marji's passion for music was ignited by her dad, who was always singing; he had a beautiful, smokey voice and excellent taste in music. Marji recalls many nights washing and drying dishes, and many long road trips, singing song after song after song with her dad and her sister ~ usually in 3-part harmony.
Aside from a couple of sessions with the "Mayor of Greenwich Village," Dave Van Ronk, Marji is entirely self-taught on guitar. Marji also enjoyed the benefit of a few sessions with jazz vocalists Janet Lawson and Jay Clayton, and has been influenced by Joni Mitchell, Sheila Jordan, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, the Beatles, Betty Carter, Eddie Jefferson, Chet Baker, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, to name a few.
Marji brings a long and diverse performance resume, working in myriad settings since the 1970s as a vocalist and guitarist. She has performed in voice/double bass duets with such notable players as Mike Richmond, Jay Anderson, Josef Pelletier, and Vin Warner. She also worked in a progressive jazz-based ensemble that included Erik Lawrence on reeds and Jim Kunkel on guitar, often using her voice as one of the horns. She has worked in collaboration with improvisational vocalists Victoria Christgau and Shula Ruth Weinstein in a mostly a capella recording and performance project called Sister Sound, and has arranged, recorded, and performed with many other innovative musical projects over the years as well as performing as a soloist. And, she is currently one third of the innovative trio Becoming Human, performing original songs of observation, realization & transformation.
Marji also teaches guitar and coaches voice and harmony in the Hudson Valley.
In addition to performing the original compositions of her friends who are internationally acclaimed, very gifted songwriters, including Michael Fracasso and Eric Wood, and more regionally known artists such as Jim Lord, Jim Kunkel, and EC Lorick, Marji interprets and covers a wide range of material crossing into several genres, from folk to rock to jazz, including Tom Waits, Jobim, Cole Porter, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Her songbook is as extensive as it is diverse, allowing her to perform easily for five hours without repeating herself.
Marji has shared the bill with such diverse acts as Koko Taylor, Vance Gilbert, Tracy Grammer, David Amram, Pete Seeger, sonia and disappear fear, Spook Handy, Tom Paxton, Jonathan Edwards, the Kennedys, and Robbie Robertson and has performed and/or recorded with Jim Kunkel, Josef Pelletier, Jay Anderson, Mike Richmond, Vin Warner, Ron Wilson, Robert Weinstein, EC Lorick, Dawn Casteel-Lorick, John Marshall, Victoria Christgau, and Shula Ruth Weinstein.
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Contact Info
Location: Ulster County, NY
Website: www.marjizintz.com
Email
Phone: (845) 853-0539
Videos
Sumatran Fire (composer: E.C. Lorick) (recorded at AIR Studio, Kingston, NY)
Big Sister (composer: Michael Fracasso) (recorded at the Minstrel, Morristown, NJ)
| Calendar for Marji Zintz |
![]() Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Brunch on the Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz, with Mike LaRocco on percussion Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter. all the stuff you love! | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
Brunch with complimentary music performed by yours truly with Mike LaRocco on percussion! Don't miss it!!!
Performing scintillating songs from the Salon Stage while you enjoy a simply scrumptious brunch from their yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲! (It's OK if you're 🔲, really.... come anyway! We don't judge!) See you @ the Crier! Reservations are highly recommended: 845-855-1300 (ask for a table near the music)! Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
![]() Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | Music at the Market with Marji Zintz, Don Sparks Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional. all the stuff you love! | Lexington Farmers Market 3542 Route 42 West Kill, NY See Map |
Thank heavens for farmers' markets... AND...thank the farmers!
Get your delicious, local, healthful food and enjoy some lovely music and community, too. See you at the market! Don Sparks (yes, THAT Don Sparks) will be joining me for this inaugural market of 2026! Don't miss it, for heaven's sake! Marji's Website | ||
![]() Saturday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music 'round the Campfire! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY See Map |
Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills just in time for early spring!!! Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! Bring your requests! Bring a friend! It'll be fun! Marji on the Interweb | ||
![]() Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Pizza. Music. You. Me. with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. all the stuff you love! | Kent Pizza Garden Kitchen & Bar 17 Railroad Street Kent, CT See Map |
Outdoors (note: "garden"), so bring your kids and your dog and your appetite, and get ready to have a lovely afternoon in the garden while I sing your favorite songs! Just over the border from New York!
Make a memorable Memorial Day and enjoy some delicious pizza and moving music in an actual pizza garden! Marji on the Interweb | ||
![]() Sunday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Music on the Patio! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills 882 NY-212 Saugerties, NY See Map |
Making sweet music for the sweet folks in this sweet spot in the Catskills just in time for early spring!!! Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! Bring your requests! Bring a friend! It'll be fun! Marji on the Interweb | ||
![]() Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Magic Pizza Music with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | La Roma Pizza & Tacos 405 Broadway Ulster Park, NY See Map |
Join me for a relaxed and soulful Friday evening at La Roma Pizza & Tacos in Ulster Park 💛
I’ll be sharing a mix of songs we all love—some familiar, some unexpected—all served up alongside great food, good company, and that easy end-of-week exhale we all need. La Roma is one of those places where you can come as you are, settle in, and stay awhile. Whether you’re gathering with friends, bringing the family, or just stopping by for a bite and a listen, I’d love to see you there. ✨ Friday, May 29 ⏰ 5–8 pm 📍 405 Broadway, Ulster Park Come early, stay late, and say hello 💛 And...bring a request! I love those! Marji on the Interweb | ||
![]() Saturday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Saturday Plans: Handled! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Americana. Originals, contemporary, Whatnot, etc. | Arrowood Farms Brewery & Distillery 236 Lower Whitfield Rd Accord, NY See Map |
Join me for a relaxed Saturday afternoon of live music at Arrowood Farms & Distillery 💛
I’ll be playing from 2–5 pm—bringing a soulful, feel-good mix of songs to accompany your afternoon. Whether we’re indoors or out in the fresh air (weather decides!), it’s always a beautiful place to gather, unwind, and connect. Kids and dogs are welcome, so bring your people (and your pups 🐾), grab something delicious, and settle in for a while. Marji on the Interweb | ||
![]() Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Brunch on the Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz, with Mike LaRocco on percussion Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter. all the stuff you love! | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
Brunch with complimentary music performed by yours truly with Mike LaRocco on percussion! Don't miss it!!!
Performing scintillating songs from the Salon Stage while you enjoy a simply scrumptious brunch from their yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲! (It's OK if you're 🔲, really.... come anyway! We don't judge!) See you @ the Crier! Reservations are highly recommended: 845-855-1300 (ask for a table near the music)! Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
![]() Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Brunch on the Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz, with Mike LaRocco on percussion Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter. all the stuff you love! | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
Brunch with complimentary music performed by yours truly with Mike LaRocco on percussion! Don't miss it!!!
Performing scintillating songs from the Salon Stage while you enjoy a simply scrumptious brunch from their yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲! (It's OK if you're 🔲, really.... come anyway! We don't judge!) See you @ the Crier! Reservations are highly recommended: 845-855-1300 (ask for a table near the music)! Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
Sunday 6:00 pm | Mountain Echoes Come Alive in Beacon with Tannersville Americana | Howland Cultural Center 477 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
Join us for an intimate evening of evocative storytelling and lush, harmony-driven sound as this acclaimed band brings their signature blend of indie folk and chamber pop to Beacon. With soaring vocals, poetic lyricism, and a sound both nostalgic and cinematic, the performance unfolds in a setting that perfectly complements its emotional depth. Don’t miss this special night of music on September 6 at 6 pm—an unforgettable close to your summer weekend.Tannersville on the 'Net | ||
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