James Martin
Saxophonist and singer James Martin has a funky, soulful sound that combines New Orleans traditions with contemporary jazz. It's a sound that evokes the classic vibe of New Orleans artists like Allen Toussaint and Dr. John, but with a modern edge informed by his time as an original member of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews group. Since 2008, Martin has led his own band and issued albums like 2012's Blue, 2017's Something's Gotta Give, and 2019's Top Ten Billboard jazz-charting Keep Movin'.
A native of New Orleans, Martin initially started out playing guitar as a child before switching to the tenor saxophone. In his senior year of high school, he took classes at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. It was there that he befriended fellow up-and-coming players Trombone Shorty and Jon Batiste. Soon, he was playing regularly as a member of Andrews' Orleans Avenue ensemble. After high school, he balanced his time touring and recording with Andrews and attending Loyola University on full scholarship where he double-majored in jazz saxophone and music industry studies. He eventually parted ways with Andrews to focus on his solo career, issuing his 2012 debut album Blue and his 2017 follow-up Something's Gotta Give. Along with his own work, Martin has performed with a bevy of performers, including Ivan Neville, Flowtribe, Amanda Shaw, James Andrews, Ernie Vincent, and as a member of the Soul Brass Band. In 2019, he released his third solo album, Keep Movin', which debuted at number nine on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
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Don't Mind The Light
House - Released by Riseup Records on 10 Mar 2015
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The Organs Of Cambridge Vol. 3
Classical - Released by OxRecs DIGITAL on 9 Sep 2011
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Something's Gotta Give
Jazz - Released by James Martin on 13 Jan 2017
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Good Dog vs. Bad Dog
Alternative & Indie - Released by Slow Dance Recordings on 19 Jul 2019
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Gots to Be Yourself
House - Released by BBop Music on 27 Nov 2020
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Lips for a Girl Like You
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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Of My Inner Fire
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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He Heard I'm Wild
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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Welcome Brothers
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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She Knows I Love You
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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Heartbeat for Life
Alternative & Indie - Released by James Martin on 20 Mar 2024
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