about marti sweet and sweet music
Marti Sweet is the violinist of choice in the New York music industry. A graduate of the Juilliard School with a Masters of Fine Arts, she has performed for Presidents Reagan and Clinton. In addition to her acclaimed career as a classical violinist, she has recorded and/or appeared live with celebrities of the pop, jazz and entertainment worlds, including Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznevour, Michael Feinstein, N'Sync, Placido Domingo , Luciano Pavarotti, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Phil Ramone, Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Rihanna, Natalie Cole, Julie Andrews, Stephen Sondheim, Barbara Streisand, Phillip Glass, Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach), the New York Pops, Joe Lovano, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Jerry Lewis, Back Street Boys, Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, Carly Simon, Faith Hill, Reba McIntyre, Lou Reed, Rod Stewart, Burt Bacharach, Peter, Paul and Mary, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Michael Bolton and many, many more. Marti is a much sought-after music coordinator in the New York recording community. Marti and the Sweet Music Ensemble have played for the Grammy Awards, countless commercials, records and films such as Beauty and the Beast, Mission to Mars, Big, The Untouchables, Kundun, You've Got Mail and Analyze This, just to name a few. Marti recently played for the 39th Annual CMA Awards. She also has recorded her own albums for Angel/ EMI, New World, Arabesque and the Helicon labels.
As a performer and music director, Marti Sweet brings her wealth of experience and versatility to any type of event or special occasion. She combines her vast knowledge of musical styles and repertoire with a deep sensitivity to make sure that the music that carries your special memories is perfect in every way.