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Scott Martin, an accomplished Saxophonist and Woodwind player has been a member of the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for over eleven years. In addition to contributing to the Grammy Award winning CD 'Latin Soul', Scott has recorded on the 10 most recent CD releases with the band. Some of his original compositions are included on 'Soul of the Conga' 'Out of Sight! and 'Latin Spirits' (Concord Records). Scott Martin is a varied musician that has also recorded and performed with artists such as Ray Charles, The Temptations, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz, Francisco Aguabella, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, Barry Manilow, The Righteous Brothers, Dr. Dre, Joey Defrancesco, Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, and many others. Scott has also been active in the recording studios playing on commercials, radio and TV.

Scott Martin came from a musical family. He grew up listening proudly to his father Dave Martin play trumpet. His brother Stan Martin is an accomplished trumpet player, his other brother Andy Martin is a great trombone player.

Scott Martin has a new CD 'Cafe Cubano' available through this website featuring original compositions by Scott Martin and guitarist Rick White. Scott's friend/mentor Poncho Sanchez came in to play Congas, Bongos, Bells and Claves on the CD. Joey Deleon lends his fantastic Conga chops on 7 of the 9 tunes. Rene Camacho comes in to add his spicy groove on the Bass. Playing Timbales throughout the project is the youngest of the Ortiz Brothers, George Ortiz. The Martin Brother Horn Section comes in to play on 5 tunes and shows just how tight the brothers can play together. And to round it all off is the beautiful Guitar stylings of Rick White.

Scott Martin - Saxes, Flute, Vocals, Piano
PONCHO SANCHEZ - Percussion
Stan Martin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Andy Martin - Trombone
Rick White - Guitar, Vocals
Rene Camacho - Bass
Joey DeLeon - Congas
George Ortiz - Timbales

Check out Scott Martin's other CDs. 'Menudo & Gritz' and 'A Martin Family Christmas'