Bobby Martínez, saxophonist, composer and Big Band director. Throughout his extensive musical career, Bobby has shared stages all over the globe with artist like Paquito D’Rivera, Paco de Lucia, Bill Watrous, Pat Matheny, Richie Cole, Tony Lakatos, Kirk Macdonalds, Rosario Giuliani, Jaco Pastorius, Julio Iglesias, Perico Sambeat, Joe Williams among many others. Born in Philadelphia, Penn to Cuban exiles to USA. Began studies at age 6 and at 15 entered jazz education with John Georgina in Miami Dade Community College. During this time, worked with name artist such as Miami Sound Machine, Secret Society, The Wave, Willy Chirino and many others both in jazz and pop music.After 5 years with John Georgina at MDCC, flew to NY to continue studies with Eddie Daniels. In 1998, moved to Madrid, Spain, teaching and making music with all kind of artist like, Miguel Rios, Paco de Lucia and many others. |
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BETTER DAYS TO COME | LATIN ELATION VOL II feat. Perico Sanbeat Israel Sandoval |
LATIN ELATION VOL I feat. Paquito D'Rivera |
SALSA JAZZ |