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Zeke Martin

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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 seven albums entitled LANDSCAPES (2001), FUNKY STUFF (2006), U4RIA (2009), 4 (2012), SAY WHAT (2014), #SUF (2016) and PUT IT IN YA HAT (2019). Zeke’s 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). Zeke Martin & The Oracle has been Grammy mentioned 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019.

Zeke’s unique and soulful style has enabled him to secure endorsement deals with Zildjian Cymbals (2015), Vic Firth Sticks (2005), Creation Drums (2009), RTom (2019), Sedo Audio (2016), Grombal (2014), Cymbal Chief (2014), Rooster Thrones (2013), Beato Bags (2010), 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 in Anaheim, CA, The Berklee Performance Center, The Regatta Bar, The House Of Blues in Boston, 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, The Oracle and teaches at Northeastern University and Berklee College of Music during the summer and Music and Arts as well.