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 Joe
Martin is one of the most
sought-after bassists
on the current New York City jazz scene. Known for his warm sound, facile ear, harmonic flexibility, and lyrical
solos, he has performed
with a diverse range of musicians.
His new CD as a leader, "Not By
Chance", is now available on Anzic records.
It features Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, and Marcus Gilmore.
Joe was an integral member of Kurt RosenwinkelÕs
group for several years,
documented on Kurt's
live recording: "The Remedy-Live
At The Village Vanguard".
He has also performed with Andy Bey, Vinicius Cantuaria, Bill Charlap, Anat Cohen, Avishai Cohen,
Art Farmer, Aaron Goldberg, Larry Goldings, Jon Gordon, Ari Hoenig,
Joel Frahm, Fred Hersch, Ethan Iverson,
Guillermo Klein, Ivan Lins, Lionel Loueke, Bill
McHenry, John McNeil, Brad Mehldau, Mingus Big Band, Ben Monder, Jane Monheit,
Jean-Michel Pilc, Chris Potter, Maria Schneider, Jaleel Shaw, Grady Tate, Mark
Turner, and many others.
Continuous musical
dialogue amongst great musicians is a major source
of inspiration for Joe. Composition is an
indispensable component to JoeÕs musical world. A
strong melodic sense and the use of the bass
part as both function
and counterpoint are apparent in his writing. His debut CD
"Passage", which features
Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, and Jorge Rossy, received much acclaim from critics and musicians alike. He leads gigs regularly in New York City at
clubs including The Jazz Gallery,
Smoke, and SmallÕs. He
has also toured with his band in the USA and Italy. The experience he has gained performing with jazz legends, as well as his contemporaries, has and
continues to further his
growth and maturity as
a musician.
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