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Zeke Martin

Born in Brussels in 1973, Zeke Martin entered the world with a pair of drumsticks in his hands. Influenced by his father, Stu Martin, who played with Jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland and Quincy Jones to name a few, Zeke’s musical repertoire includes a blend of Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Rock and more.

In 1985, at the age of 12, Zeke had his first gig with Steve Lacy, in France. Shortly after, he moved to the United States where he began a successful career, including the formation of Zeke Martin & The Oracle in 2000. Since then The Oracle has released four CD’s entitled LANDSCAPES (2001), FUNKY STUFF (2006), U4RIA (2009), 4 (2012) and SAY WHAT (2014). Zeke’s band, The Oracle, was awarded Best Jazz CD (U4RIA) by the New England Urban Music Award (2010). The band has been reviewed in Jazz Times Magazine (April 2010 and January 2012) and by Scott Yanow from LA Jazz Scene (Jun. 2009, Jan. 2012). Their latest CD, Say What, has been submitted to the Grammys two years in a row (2014) and (2015).

Zeke’s unique and soulful style has enabled him to secure endorsement deals with Vic Firth Sticks (2005), Creation Drums (2009), Zildjian Cymbals (2015), Evans Drumheads (2009), Kickport (2010), Kaces (2013), Grombal (2014), Cymbal Chief (2014), Rooster Thrones (2013), Beato Bags (2010), Mono Cases (2009) and DeCreshendo Jewelry (2014). Zeke Martin has also received accolades from Drum! Magazine (August 2002).

Zeke Martin has performed in many locations throughout the world, including NAMM The Venue Stage in Anaheim, CA, The Berklee Performance Center, The House Of Blues in Boston, The Black Repertory Theater in RI, Minton’s Playhouse and Sweet Rhythm in NYC, New Mexico, Chicago, Minnesota, Wisconsin, all along the East Coast and tours to Malaysia and Europe. Additionally, Zeke has shared the stage with such star performers as The Neville Brothers, The Funk Brothers, Ali-Ollie Woodson from the Temptations, three time grammy winner Justin Raines (Israel Houghton), Nicole Nelson (The Voice), Drop Kick Murphy’s, Rie Tsuji (Beyonce), Jason Langley (Dream Girls, Memphis), Bronson Arroyo, and Regina Bell to name a few. Currently, Zeke resides in Boston, MA and he continues to perform with his band and teaches at numerous music stores (Music and Arts) as well as Northeastern University.

Awards

4 time Grammy mentioned.

Gear

Vic Firth Sticks, Zildjian Cymbals, Rtom, Creation Drums, Evans Drum Heads.


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Performance / Tour

The Zeke Martin Project CD Release Party at Tazza Cafe in Providence, RI

The Zeke Martin Project CD Release Party at Tazza Cafe in Providence, RI

Source: Michael Ricci

Friday, November 27th, 9pm The Zeke Martin Project CD release celebration Tazza Cafe 250 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903 401-421-3300 From jazz royalty, Boston drum talent Zeke Martin Makes a musical mark for himself You don't have to go back too far to find the musical inspiration in Zeke Martin's past. His father, Stu Martin, accompanied some of jazz's great talents, including Herbie Hancock, Charlies Mingus, Quincy Jones, ...

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Interview

From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

Source: Mixed Media Promotion

You don't have to go back too far to find the musical inspiration in Zeke Martin's past. His father, Stu Martin, accompanied some of jazz's great talents, including Herbie Hancock, Charlies Mingus, Quincy Jones, and John McLaughlin. But the Brussels-born/Boston-bred offspring quickly began to make a name for himself, culminating in his band's newest record, U4RIA. Boston jazz fans might know Martin through his work in either the Ed Jones Quartet or the Ray Brown Quartet. Regardless, the fact is, ...

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Performance / Tour

Upcoming Zeke Martin Shows in Boston

Upcoming Zeke Martin Shows in Boston

Source: Mixed Media Promotion


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Recording

From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

Source: Mixed Media Promotion

The Zeke Martin Project CD release celebration Friday September 25, 2009, 12PM-1AM PRECINCT 70 UNION SQUARE Somerville, MA 02143 617-623-9211 http://www.precinctbar.com/ Includes appearances by Persian Blue and Richard Saunders Show begins at 9pm

You don’t have to go back too far to find the musical inspiration in Zeke Martin’s past. His father, Stu Martin, accompanied some of jazz’s great talents, including Herbie Hancock, Charlies Mingus, Quincy Jones, and ...

Drummer Zeke Martin has made a musical mark for himself. The son of the great drummer Stu Martin, Zeke played with Steve Lacy when he was just 12, recorded and performed regularly with a rock group in New England when he was 16, and became a major part of the jazz scene a few years later. After working with the Ray Brown Quartet in 1999, he formed the Zeke Martin Project. U4RIA is the group’s latest recording.

The quartet (with Sean Berry on tenor and soprano, keyboardist Yusaki Yoshimura and bassist Rozhan Razman) performs six jazz standards plus one song (Jaco Pastorius’ “ Teen Town ”) that is almost one

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Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Boston

Credentials/Background

I have been teaching for over 10 years. I teach all levels. I teach the student how to play the drums not just how to play rudiments....

Clinic/Workshop Information

In my clinics I talk about the drummers role in a band, keeping the pocket and remembering where the drum beat comes from.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Put It In Ya Hat

Self Produced
2019

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#SUF

EZ Groove Records
2016

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Say What

Self Produced
2014

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U4RIA

Self Produced
2009

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