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Zeke Martin
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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The Zeke Martin Project CD Release Party at Tazza Cafe in Providence, RI
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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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From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself
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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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From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself
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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 ...
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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
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