Artist description Led by drummer/producer/songwriter John Martinez and featuring bassist/producer/songwriter Mike McKinney (best known for his recordings with the Jacksons). There is definitely something for everyone here.

Music Style Smooth jazz with a drummer's attitude.

Musical Influences Miles Davis, George Duke, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, Bernard Wright, Chick Corea, Tony Williams, David Garibaldi, Omar Hakim, Steve Gadd

Similar Artists Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Santana, Mana, Miles Davis, George Duke, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, Bernard Wright, Chick Corea, Tony Williams, David Garibaldi, Omar Hakim, Steve Gadd

Artist History An in-demand drummer, songwriter, and producer, John Martinez first came to the public's attention in a 1995 article in Modern Drummer magazine. John has recorded or performed with Ronnie Laws, Tom Browne, Jean Carne, Kim Waters, Bernard Wright, Dennis Edwards and the New Temptations, Russ Taff, the Drifters, Yarbrough & Peoples, Rodney Bowens, Doug Allen & the Chicago Mob, Shelly Carroll, Andy Timmons, Brittany Holmes, Larry Willis, Bill Ham, Tim Ishii, James Davis Orchestra, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, Scott Springfield, Lani Bartley, Don Johnson, Melissa Kamm, Nathan Brown, Chuck King, Bradley Knight, Deion Sanders, Karen Taylor (live broadcast from T.D. Jakes' Potter's House), Ray Davis and Pocketful of Blues, Robert Whitfield, Sycamore, Bobby Sparks, and Bill Tillman among many others. After graduating from the world-renowned High School of Music and Art in New York City, he went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He received further training from Lenny White, Kenwood Dennard, Jim Chapin, John Ramsay, Kim Plainfield, Ed Soph, Ed Uribe, and David Garibaldi. He has appeared on local, national, and international television broadcasts. 2003 highlights include performing on Bill Tillman's new DVD and recording television cues with producer and composer Bruce Faulconer (Dragon Ball Z, Bass Champs). He has performed throughout the United States (from Carnegie Hall to the Wild Horse Saloon), South America, Canada, Europe, and the Far East. He currently plays drums for the 2002 Grammy nominated (Best Contemporary Jazz Recording) George Anderson Signature Band, whose CD received a wonderful review in the March/April 2003 edition of Jazzizz magazine. He also performs with the Prestonwood Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra. The 20,000 member Prestonwood Baptist Church broadcasts its services every week (nationally and internationally) on Daystar, Hallmark and other television and radio networks. John would like to continue writing and producing music for various artists while building his music publishing company, Fingerfoot Music (ASCAP). He'll play on the 2003 Ronnie Laws/Tom Browne summer concert tour of the U.S. Future releases include a new CD by Doug Allen, a book he's co-writing with Bernard Wright titled "SEVEN Elements of Music", and his own CD called "Catalyst" featuring Bernard Wright and Mike McKinney.

Group Members John Martinez-drums, keys, programming, production Mike McKinney-bass, keys, programming, production

Instruments Drums: Premier drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, Evans drumheads, Roland V-drums. Keyboards: Roland S-50 & Yamaha PSR9000. Software: Cubase, Fruity Loops & Pro-Tools.

Albums Groove Junky, Digital Mind, Chemistry

Additional Info Visit John's Web site for complete bio. See article in Modern Drummer Magazine November 1995

Location Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas - USA

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