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September 14, 2009 at 6:05 pm (Uncategorized)


Live Jazz Performer - Sax Studio Musician - Johnny "JJ" Martin

JJ

Why this name?
It’s my given name. However I do identify with a
catchy name. “Catch My Drift”

Do you play live?
Yes. concerts, jazz and blues festivals bike week ect. I love the energy of performing at large venues.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
In quantum leaps and bounds for the best. for the listener and artist.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Depending on the contractual agreement.

Band History:
I feel the best way to describe my band history is to read my book, Florida’s History of Blues, Boogie, Pop, Rock and Soul.

Your influences?
John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Eric Dolphy, Charlie Mingus, Gato Barbiari, Stan Getz, Bobby Keys, Bob Berg, T.Monk, R.R.R Kerk, Cannonball A., Boots R., Sonny Stitt, Ornett Coleman Big B. Smiles.

Favorite spot?
New York, London, Paris, Milan, Rome, Caan, Rio, Miami, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Coastal and Mountain regions. Small towns and villages everywhere sampling flavors and cultures world wide.

Equipment used:
Only the best in production . mainly vintage saxes Selmer, Buesher, Indiana, Martin. Production sound reinforcement Myer sound, JBL (SR series), Yamaha, Yorkville, Mackie, Microphones Sennheiser 908 Bew wireless, Shure Green Bullet 520dx mic and Fender Vibroverb amp with tone tubby alnico transducers for harmonica. Peddle effects and specialty stage lighting available on request.

Anything else…?
We are a spirit with a soul living in a body. My talent is on loan from GOD. I feel extremely honored to possess these gifts. I look forward to any and all opportunities to share my gifts.
Eph. 4:17-5:20

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