JJ
World class musician and performer.
Professionally trained in classical and jazz, instrumental performance, composing and arranging.
B.A. Berklee collage of music Boston, Mass.

Performed with many of the worlds greatest artist.
Shetfield Horns Backing up Joe Cocker Tina Turner Tour. Delbert McClinton, Paul Butterfield, Johnny Winter, Billy Preston, Jeff Healey, Bonnie Raitt to Name a few.

Played with many of the great Florida southern rock, boogie and blues artist past and present.
Root Boy Slim, Steve Miller, David Feester, Bob Greenlee, Steve Blan, Greg Allman, Kenny Cohen, Derrick Trucks, John Miles, Danny Joe Brown, Mark Hodgson, Moe Jackson, John Mills, Steve Thorpe, Warren Haynes, Brian Smiles, Danny Walters, Joe King, James Crouch, Victor Wainwright, Ect, Ect.

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01. Meet me with your black draws on – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Steve Thorpe (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
02. Tough guys – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. James Crouch (guitar) – Saxual Healing
03. Cant always get what you want – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Brian Smiles (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
04. Costa rasta – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. James Crouch (guitar) – Saxual Healing
05. Little wing – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Steve Thorpe and Blues Orchestra – Saxual Healing
06. Shotgun rider – JJ Martin (sax-harmonica) – ft. Brian Smiles (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
07. Too late to turn back now – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Brian Smiles (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
08. Rainy night in Georgia – JJ Martin (sax-flute) – ft. Brian Smiles (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
09. I’ve been down hearted – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Victor Wanewright (vocals-piano) – Saxual Healing
10. Let it bleed – JJ Martin (sax-harmonica) – ft. Brian Smiles (vocals-guitar) – Saxual Healing
11. Leave your hat on – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. J. Cocker (vocals) – Saxual Healing
12. Meet me with your black draws on – JJ Martin (sax) – ft. Rubby B. (vocals) – Saxual Healing

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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