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The Modern Jazz Trio
is in it's second year of performing and is working on it's new album. Featured in Bakotopia magazine- http://www.bakotopia.com/home/ViewPost/87853 , the group currently consists of Jay Smith (piano/synth/keys), Jonathan Martinez (drums, percussion), and Fernando Montoya (acoustic and electric bass).
Jay Smith
Jay Smith has performed with dozens of groups all over California, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain in a wide range of music, from bebop and gypsy jazz to latin rock and funk. He has worked with groups and musicians as Mento Buru, The Fresno Philharmonic, Andre Bush, Mike Dana, Velorio, Zambra, Patrick Contreras and along with drummer, Jonathan Martinez, founded The Modern Jazz Trio, which was featured in Bakotopia Magazine. He is a regularly featured artist and clinician at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop,has been on Channel 23 and 17 news, and is a regular performer at the relatively new First Friday's event at the Metro Galleries..
Jonathan Martinez
Jonathan Martinez has been a staple in the jazz scene here in Bakersfield for the last few years. He's worked with Kris Tiner, woodwinds master Vinny Golia, Paul Tynan, Harris Eisenstadt and Bakersfield College groups, as well as a number of musicians in town. He finds his sound in a cross between popular music and drummers such as Elvin Jones and Tony Williams.
Nathan Martinez
Nathaniel Martinez has played for the East Bakersfield Jazz Band and also for the Bakersfield College jazz band in a combo quintet,and has played with the great saxophonists Isaiah Morfin. He's opened for latin sensation Estrada Brothers, where he was featured bassist in The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop Orchestra...
