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David Martin

Guitartist/Bassist living in Minneapolis,MN

About Me

I’m a guitarist and bassist, originally from the Ohio/West Virginia area. Most of the last 25 years I’ve been in Minneapolis playing all styles on both instruments. I was in Portland, OR in 2008-’09 where I’ve recorded 3 CDs with fellow guitarist Mike Doolin. Our newest CD is ‘Dark Star‘ (2016). My newest CD is 'ReLit‘ (2024). Also, Play On‘ (2019) with vocalist Vicky Mountain. I recently received a 2020 Artist Rescue Trust Grant, a 2020 and 2021 Twin Cities Music Community Trust Grant, a 2020 Springboard for the Arts Grant, and a 2020 Working Partnerships USA Grant. Locally, I play in Salsa del Soul, DAT Trio, The Bill Simenson Orchestra, Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo and accompany many vocalists around town such as Maryann Sullivan, and Vicky Mountain. I also do a variety of music at several churches in the Twin Cities area.

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My Jazz Story

I love jazz because I like instrumental music and improvisation. I was first exposed to jazz through my great guitar teacher Chuck Biel in high school in West Virginia. I met guitarist Steve Khan. The best show I ever attended was Tribal Tech. The first jazz record I bought was Pat Metheny Group (White album). My advice to new listeners...support live music!

My House Concert Story

Have done several at the House of Doolescu in Portland, OR. http://www.houseofdoolescu.com/pb/wp_2976a278/wp_2976a278.htmlHere's a set: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL44gtcCkXYiAtA7bcPpfGtntaNzr3NjV6

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