Artist description Dominican born Keyboardist Martin Batista grew up in NYC. He's done extensive touring with various bands around the World,and all 50 states including touring with HR Hudson and Earl Hudson from Bad Brains. Martin has recorded and toured with Bob Marley's Wailersband. Martin also has played with Bassist Fernando Saunders (who plays with Lou Reed) and Drummer Tony Smith (Mahavishnu Orchestra). He's jammed montuno style with Salsa great Willie Colon in a New York City session. His Long awaited Solo cd ,'World Fusion', is a demonstration of his Virtuosity as a Keyboardist and his in-depth Musicality as a Composer and Producer.

Music Style Jazz Fusion World Beat

Musical Influences Jazz, Fusion, Classical, Funk

Similar Artists Weather Report George Duke

Instruments Keyboards

Albums Martin Batista has recorded on various albums with Bob Marley's Wailers

Press Reviews Reviewer: Nanci Lenaure I wasn't surprised at the artistry and musicianship of this CD - I happen to know that Marty Batista is one of those world class musical prodigies that takes his instrument and turns it inside out with technique and ability. I was pleasantly thrilled with the musical mastery and dynamic sense of balance that this album offer s.I loved every tune - which is unsusual nowadays. This album gives the appearance that it was put together effortlessly, which shows real production talent. It's not overproduced, overinstrumentalized, overdone, etc. . . It left me feeling satisfied and pressing the re-play button, with a smile on my face. Kudos to you Marty! Can't wait for the next one. One to watch!

Additional Info Martin Batista is an Alumnus of Berklee College of Music

Location Berkeley, California - USA

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