MEL MARTIN'S JAZZ and SAXOPHONE WEB SITE

I'd like to welcome all of my friends to my web site. Jazz and the saxophone and flute are the things nearest and dearest to my heart. I am striving to maintain the highest standards in Jazz productions and inform you of the latest innovations with the instruments I play. Please return frequently to hear about the latest developments and my current projects. Please click below to subscribe to my newslettter. You can now purchase my new CD Where The Warm Winds Blow.

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Upcoming Performances

Friday Afternoon, April 19, 2013 - Mel Martin Masterclass @ Sacramento State University 1-3PM. Room 151 There will also be product demonstration of Yanagisawa and Selmer instruments and Rico Reeds as supplied by Conn-Selmer and D'Addario Corporations in conjunction with Tim's Band Instrument Service.

Sunday Afternoon, April 21, 2013 - Mel Martin special guest w/ Vibes great Charlie Shoemake at Jazz Concert Series at D'Anbino Wine Tasting Room. 710 Pine St. in Paso Robles. The times for our two separate performances Are 4:00-6:15 and 7:15-8:30 $15 per person. See both/$20 (805) 927-0567 rsvp@talsanmusic.com. Reservations Recommended.

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Reviews

David Becker's Dec., 2010 review of "Where The Warm Winds Blow"
"The song always comes first. But with nothing to prove, Martin puts the emphasis squarely on melody, group dynamics and swinging."
JAZZ STATION - ARNALDO DESOUTEIRO'S BLOG JAZZ, BOSSA & BEYOND
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
"Full of marvelous moments that guarantee the pleasure of any jazz fans. A must-have item."
Instrumental CD of the Month - "Mel Martin: Where The Warm Winds Blow"
The Mel Martin Sextet at the Douglas Beach House 8/16/09- AllAboutJazz -"When all was said and done, the audience gave Martin and company a standing ovation--not something that these sophisticated jazz lovers routinely do unless the performance warrants it. The audience's response, both during and at the end of the show, was in itself testimony that an evening with Mel Martin and his sextet is well worth the time to get out and hear them live." - Bill Leikem
"Where The Warm Winds Blow" CD Reviews: Jazz.com, Audiophile Audition, Billboard, Jazz Society of Oregon, Just Jazz, Jazz Station
"Just Friends" Reviews Page includes Downbeat (****), JazzTimes, Andrew Gilbert's Jazz Talk, Variety, East Bay Express, LA Times, Audiophile, New York Sun.
Previous Reviews Page
LA Jazz Scene Review of Mel Martin at the Crowne Plaza
Review of the Benny Carter 90th Tribute
Don Heckman's Review of Mel Martin LA Times 1/19/02
Phil Elwood's review of B&B2000 @ The San Francisco Jazz Festival
Read Mike Solinas' (Web Wanderer) review of this site
Novato Advance Interview 7/7/04

Photo Gallery

Facebook Photo Collection
Mel Martin All-Star Big Band Filoli Concert 6/19/05
LA Benny Carter Tribute
My Visit with Benny
Mel Martin Big Band at the 24th Annual Russian River Jazz Festival
Freddy Warren's Gallery - A grenerous site by Freddy Warren as he habitated Ronnie Scott's famous London club for 10 years.
Jazzpix.com - The late Bob Parent's site of some classic photos.
William Claxton - A site full of famous Jazz picts and many stars as well.
Jazzphotos.com - William Gottlieb's famous collection of the Jazz greats.
Jazzimage.com - My friend Lee Tanner's fine site of famous photos.
Peter L. Buranzon - An excellent site by one of my favorite photogs.

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