Hugh Marsh

Hugh Marsh is a Canadian violinist.

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Originally from Ottawa, Marsh received classical violin training between the ages of 5 and 20. In 1978, while performing in a jazz concert series at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, he was noticed by renown jazz musician Moe Koffman who invited Marsh to open concerts for him. Marsh soon had steady gigs at the top Toronto jazz club George's Spaghetti House.

Related Topics:
Ottawa - Art Gallery of Ontario - Moe Koffman

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After meeting Bruce Cockburn in 1979, Cockburn invited Marsh to join his band for recordings and tours.

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In 1984, Marsh recorded his independent album 'The Bear Walks' which would eventually be distributed by Duke Street Records. He was supported on the album by Doug Riley (keyboards), Peter Cardinalli (guitar, production), and Michael Brecker (tenor sax).

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The album sold well and was distributed by Verabra Records in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 1986.

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Marsh recorded his follow-up album in 1987. 'Shaking The Pumpkin' featured Bruce Cockburn (on "How The Violin Was Born"), Dalbello (on "Rules Are Made To Be Broken") and singer Robert Palmer on a version of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze".

Related Topics:
Dalbello - Robert Palmer

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Marsh's collaboration with Robert Palmer on "Purple Haze" became a radio hit in Canada and the United States.

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In 2000 Marsh performed with former Bauhaus singer Peter Murphy on his international Just For Love tour, which resulted in the album Alive Just for Love. It is a live recording of the fully uninterrupted set from the El Rey show in Los Angeles on November 30, the same year.

Related Topics:
Bauhaus - Peter Murphy

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Marsh is known for his unique electric violin sound.

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He is the brother of musician Fergus Marsh.

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