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Martin Perna

Saxophones, flutes, rhythm

About Me

Primary instruments: baritone saxophone, soprano flute, alto flute

Founder of Antibalas and Ocote Soul Sounds. Founding member of Soul Providers, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.

Recent works: ”Respect: Tribute to Aretha Franklin” Sept 11-13 2019. Jazz a la Villette, Paris & Barbican, London. Baritone sax, flute, artistic director.

Co-production, arrangements, performance: Antibalas - “Fu Chronicles” out 2/7/2020 Daptone records. 2020 Grammy nomination - Best Global Music Album. ”Respect: Tribute to Aretha Franklin” March 6. 2017. Carnegie Hall, NY. Musical director, arrangements. Baritone sax, flute.

“Lean on Me: A Tribute to Bill Withers” Oct 1, 2015. Carnegie Hall, NY. Horn section leader, baritone saxophone, flute.

“The Music of David Byrne and Talking Heads” March, 2015. Carnegie Hall, NY. Musical director, arranger, baritone saxophone, flute.

“The Music of Paul Simon” March 2014. Carnegie Hall, NY. Musical director, arranger, baritone saxophone, flute.