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Scott Martin's Latin-Soul Band

Scott Martin-Soulful Latin Jazz

About Me

Buy CDs Here- ‘Menudo & Gritz’Scott Martin plays Tenor, Alto, Baritone, Soprano Saxophone and flute. He has performed all over the world with many artists but is best known for his successful tenure with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for over thirteen years winning a Grammy with the band for 'Best Latin Jazz Performance'. Scott played on over ten of the band's CDs, playing all sax parts and contributing compositions and arrangments for over 13 years. Scott has a three of his own CDs as a leader, "Menudo & Gritz", "Cafe Cubano", and "A Martin Family Christmas". Besides playing Jazz Saxophone and Flute, Scott is a well rounded versatile performer who has played with many artists and performers such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, Mongo Santamaria, Francisco Aguabella, Ray Charles, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, James Moody, Barry Manilow, Dr Dre, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Harris, Chick Corea, Karryn Allison, Diane Reeves, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Larry Coryell, Joe Sample, Joey Defrancesco, Sam Moore, Billy Preston, Eddie Palmieri and many, many others. He has also been an active studio musician playing on TV, commercials and movies.

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Member Since: 6/1/2006
Band Website: ScottMartinJazz.com
Band Members: Scott Martin - Saxes, Flute, Vocals - Rick White - Guitar, Vocals - Ramon Banda or Nacho Ontiveros - Drums - Joey DeLeon or Don Littleton - Congas - Rene Camacho or Ernie Nunez - Bass - Stan Martin - Trumpet - Tyler Martin - Bari Sax
Influences: Poncho Sanchez, Willie Bobo, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Jimmy Smith, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Tower of Power, The Crusaders, James Brown
Sounds Like: Throw this all into a cooking pot and you have "Menudo & Gritz" Scott Martin's latest CD. 'An Intoxicating Blend of Latin and Soul'.Check it out....
Record Label: SCM Records
Type of Label: Indie