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Tina Marsh

Austin, Texas

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Tina Marsh — bandleader, vocalist, composer, dreamer, founder of the Creative Opportunity Orchestra — was the creative beacon of the Austin jazz scene for the past 30 years. Her music and her life were defined by the breadth of her artistic curiosity and depth of her compassion. "Creativity...

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Something moved me to look back tonight. I lived in Austin 1979-1989. I took singing lessons from you for a few months in 1982 when I was 18 and in a local garage band(Windwalker).Our band never went far but I still think about and remember what you taught me. The practice scales with the vowels.How to breath.I can't help but remember everytime I sing.It is now July 3 2015.I just found out of your passing tonight.(shows how far from Austin I've gone).I would like to say thank you and I hope...

I met her when I was in elementary school, I saw her often as I was friends with one of her sons. Her loss is a big one, she was always so bright and cheerful and was always helpful.

Tina at home 2007

I remember Tina when she attended Lynbrook Elementary School. I knew her until she moved away sometime around our high school years. I walked home with her the day President Kennedy was assassinated to tell her mother. I remember her mother putting her hands to her face when Tina told her the news. Tina was a very mature, very pretty, smart, funny girl. Vivid memories of her. In 6th grade, she decided to educate us about the facts of life by passing a novel, open to a particular page,...

I was so sad to hear that Tina passed. I took vocal lessons from her in the 80's at her home. She was a joy to know and an awesome vocal coach. She even helped me during her time of silence. She taught me to listen.
Tina, you will be missed and may your spirit soar!
Sandy

Thinking of you.
BillA

When I heard Suzi Stern announce this song last night, I thought maybe I should record it. With her permission, I'm posting it here:
Tango for Tina, by Suzi Stern.
http://vimeo.com/6749090

I remember she had the most beautiful eyes.... God bless.....