Larry Martin Band Group Dossier
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The LARRY MARTIN BAND is one of the most solid and recognized groups and one of the best references of Jazz-Blues made in Spain.This band has been around for more than well over 17 years now , formed by very talented musicians and above all with a strong conviction of it´s musical purpose. Songs of blues and jazz that are interpreted by a singular unique voice transmitting sensations and emotions accompanied by musicians who standout in their solos which are achieved through arrangements that create an ambiance that submerges the listener into a universe of musical sound of unforgettable standards that have been sung by Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Elis Regina, Al Jarreau, Shirley Horn , Stevie Wonder, etc., along with originals w |
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The unique voice
full of sensuality and strength belongs to Yoio Cuesta, a young and
attractive woman who unites fabulous vocal qualities with a great capacity
of interpretation bringing out each melody and story to come alive. Larry
Martin heard her sing for the first time in a bar one night and was so
impressed and impacted by her freshness and feeling that he incorporated
her in the band in April 2005.
The group first began towards the end of 1987 which included musicians of such recognized prestige in the jazz circuits like: Moises Sanchez (piano), Richie Ferrer ( contrabass) and Enrique Garcia (guitar), performing in concerts, clubs, festivals,cultural centers, etc., all over Spain. From 1997 until 2000 they had performed every single summer in EL JARDIN DEL JAZZ of the Hotel Castellana International (Madrid) for an international public that truely appreciated jazz. In 1993 they recorded live on the Spanish TV program “AREA RESERVADA” participating in a compiled CD from the XVI International Jazz Festival of Getxo and another CD of the I CYCLE OF JAZZ (1993) of the University of Malaga |
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hThen in 1997 they released their own CD titled "ON THE ROAD" (Barsa Promociones) and in the beginning of 2000 "...JUST PLAYING THE BLUES" (Enfasis Records), a CD which represents their own compositions containing many orginal songs. In April of 2002 they edited their last CD "LARRY MARTIN BAND EN EL CENTRAL" (Ingo Musica), recorded live in the Cafe Central in Madrid with new originals along with other standards. In the spring of 2005 a new period takes place making changes in the formation with it's band members, a new repertoire and a proyect of another CD, their strong point has always been playing live which is why they record again in August 2005 from Café Central "Here's to life" (Indigo records), an album of standards containg such unforgettable songs like "For once in my life", “Take five” or “Here’s to life” along with their own songs like "Sweet Love", "Still Alive" or "Nada que ver" (the first song that they record in spanish). An eclectic work demonstrating the evolution and the capacity of this band which is edited in January 2006. |
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| TThe group is lead and directed by Larry Martin, a jazz drummer with a wide experience who has worked with many of the best musicians and artists of the country or those who have passed through Madrid. He is one of founding members of the group GUADALQUIVIR in 1978. He maintains his intense music activity by performing didactic concerts and although he collaborates with other musicians, since 1996 he brings most of his time and energy to the LARRY MARTIN BAND seeking personal and collective improvement. |
