Mark Rini
GROOV Marketing and Consulting- Northwest
mark@groovmarketing.com
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With over 13 years of experience in the Music Industry, Mark has tackled everything from Artist Management to Venue Booking to Radio Promotion. After spending most of the 90s and early 00s in Hollywood, Mark escaped Los Angeles for the more tranquil surroundings of the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time, Mark enjoys hiking, fishing, geocaching, digital photography, spending time with his girlfriend and their two Labs, Otis and Stewie, searching out new wineries and absorbing the vibrant music and art scene that Portland has to offer. Check out Mark's blog to find out what he's been up to lately.
Josh M. Ellman
Groov Marketing & Consulting - Southwest
josh@groovmarketing.com
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With close to 15 years to his credit, Josh's radio promotion experience started at Groov in 1994 & exposed him to commercial AAA/Blues/World promotion & research, working the likes of Bozz Scaggs, JJ Cale, John Lee Hooker/Santana, Black Uhruh, The Jazz Passengers w/Deborah Harry & many other incredible acts. Josh then focused on College Jazz Radio Promotion and played an integral part in researching contacts & information for Groov Marketing's now extensive radio database. Josh, for a time, also did NAC radio promotion, now known as Smooth Jazz and Vocals. As Groov Marketing began focusing primarily on Jazz, Josh and the company found their ultimate niche and has enjoyed a long standing relationship with Blue Note Records working incredible acts like Cassandra Wilson, Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Medeski Martin & Wood, Dianne Reeves, Norah Jones etc. This is not to mention the many other fantastic Jazz labels/artists, major and independent alike, that Josh has helped promote to radio since 1994. Throughout the years and partly to Josh's credit, Groov Marketing has also received many "Independent Radio Promotion" awards from both Gavin and Jazz Week. Today, Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from The University of Redlands.
Thad Paulson
Groov Marketing & Consulting
Thad@groovmarketing.com
I have been with Groov working for Mark and Josh since early 2002, entering the Groov team as a passive fan of jazz music. In that time I've amassed a fairly extensive collection of "classic" jazz records (along with the latest/greatest in contemporary jazz music), a working knowledge of the names and history to go with the records and an appreciation for the music that has painted the musical landscape thus far in jazz' rich history.
Jazz IS America's art form, and I have been fortunate enough to work in the business of promoting jazz players who are moving jazz music to new places. It is a pleasure to be involved with a record promoting team who is the best in this tough business and works hard for some seriously hip talent.