A Bit on Marzette
Celebrated for his elegance and versatility onstage and in the recording studio, Marzette Griffith’s sound captivates audiences worldwide via international radio airplay, streaming services, and live concert performances. Throughout his many years as an entertainer, he has established a loyal fan base on both a national and international scale. Fellow entertainers he has shared the stage with include Ray, Goodman & Brown; The O’Jays; The Whispers; The Emotions; The Dramatics; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Stylistics; The Chi-Lites; The Temptations; Ramsey Lewis; Kem; Gladys Knight, Steve Cropper; Mindi Abair; Casey Abrams, and more. With his graceful Steppin’ style, he is also highly regarded as one of the original pioneers of this dance genre in his native Chicago. From 2014 to 2018, Griffith was one of the lead singers of The Chi-Lites. Today, he continues to grace the stage as a solo artist.
Marzette Made History
August 30th is officially declared Marzette Griffith Day in the City of Chicago and Cook County!
On August 30th, 2019, Marzette headlined the 30th Annual African Festival of the Arts. On that day, he was honored by both the City of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois, for his lifetime achievements and international contributions to music entertainment, dance, and the culture of Steppin', with his very own proclamation! Toni L. Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, presented this accolade.
Marzette's Background
Origin
Chicago, IL
Services
Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Arranger, and Choreographer
Honors
The 1st Place Winner of the first & fourth World's Largest Steppers Contest, the NAACP Sammy Davis Jr. Award, Word of Mouth Lifetime Achievement Award, Still of The Night Record Pool Award, Word of Mouth Entertainment Microphone Award, the Chicago Steppin' Guide Magazine Award, and more.
Genres
R&B, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Blues, and Inspirational
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