ARTIST BIO : DANIEL MARTINA
Daniel Martina began studying music theory and folk guitar with a local teacher when he was nine. Then he studied in Rosario (Argentina) at the UNR School of Music (Nacional University of Rosario) and with Santiago G. Castelli, teacher of harmony and jazz improvisation. Later in Buenos Aires with the jazz guitarist and composer Armando Alonso (Dino Saluzzi´s guitarist). Furthermore, he had self-taught himself with the Berklee College of Music method (written by W. Leavitt) and he’s followed several workshops held by the G.I.T. (M.I. in L.A.). Daniel has also taken part in clinics held by: Pat Metheny, Chuck Wayne, George Benson, Scott Henderson, Jim Hall and Robben Ford. He’s participated at the music for the movie"El cumple" by the argentinean director Gustavo Postiglione and at the Networks collaborations (available at www.mp3.com/danielmartina ) : "Movimientos del Paraná" co-produced with Mathias Claus (Germany) and Peggy Morris(USA), “OAN CD Compilation-Jazz Vol 1” and “The jazz room CD Compilation - Jazz mix”.
Artist description: Smooth Latin Jazz guitarist, composer and producer from Rosario (Argentina) Music style: Smooth Latin Jazz Musical influences: Smooth jazz - Latin jazz - Fusion – Blues Artists influences: L.Salinas - G.Benson - W. Montgomery- C.Loeb - P.Metheny - E.Klugh - L.Carlton - Fourplay - D.Fagen - L.Almeida - J.Falú - R.Ford
Martina Group members:
Daniel Martina-guitars
Leonel Luquez –piano and keyboards
Willy Torres –bass
Héctor Mansur –drums
Sax and vocal guest
Albums: *"Música a punto de fusión"( included Velas izadas) – Label : e(m)r *"Estación Oeste"(included Love me tender ) – Label : Big Audio Records *"Propinas"(with keyboardist Sergio Santi) – Label : Machine Sound *"Tute" – Label : e(m)r *"Música popular rosarina"(included Tute, Bimjo and Si.../inst) – Label : e(m)r *"OAN CD Compilation"-Vol 1 (included Soledad de boulevard) – Label : Mp3.com *"The jazz room CD Compilation" - Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (included Bimjo) – Label : Mp3.com *"Mathias Claus Collections" -Best of Jazz That Rocks CD and Vocals Collaborations CDs ( included Movimientos del Paraná- feat.Daniel Martina) co-produced with Mathias Claus and Peggy Morris – Label : Mp3.com and Cdstreet.com *”Cyber friends” by Peggy Morris ( included Movimientos del Paraná- feat.Daniel Martina) co-produced with Mathias Claus and Peggy Morris – Label : Mp3.com * "Live at Parque España" – Label : Mp3.com * “Nothin´ but a daydream” by Morris Code (guest guitarist on Funky Alien)- Label: MoCode Records Comments, interview and reviews:
* eSoundz Reporter.com reviews “Propinas” CD : http://www.geocities.com/MindPWR400/ER010702.htm
* Chris Mann reviews “Tute” CD by Martina & Cia at Smooth and Soul: http://www.smooth-jazz.de/Chris/tute_by_martina.htm
* Lee Prosser reviews “Tute” CD by Martina & Cia at JazzReview.com: http://www.jazzreview.com/cdreview.cfm?ID=2849
*Interview by Damiano Fusco at Session Musician: Daniel Martina New CD “Tute” and more : http://www.sessionmusician.com
"Daniel, discovering you as artist was a big pleasure to me. Great and tasty guitars with such a cool light playin. You never overplay, you always express the right notes, very impressive work how to concentrate on the boiling things. Congrats Daniel, great debut here!"
MATHIAS CLAUS
(Keyboardist and producer-Mainz/Germany)- Mp3.com “Daniel Martina,guitarist extraordinary.I have been a studioguitarist for over 40 years website http://www.mp3.com/CARMINEDAMICOENSSO so it makes it very easy to appreciate guitarist DANIEL MARTINA. Daniel's phrases his solo's with taste,groove,beautiful sound,and feel.I personally love listening to him play, just for the inspiration,he invokes in me,and never tire of the diversity of his musicianship. I know A GREAT GUITARIST, when I hear his exquisite tone,soulful sounds,and beautifully phrased notes. I can't decide which of Daniels songs I love the most, so listen to all of his album,and purchase it for yourself to enjoy. He is an absolutely wonderful guitarist.”God bless you Daniel,and please don't stop!!, your friend,and fellow guitarist:
CARMINE D'AMICO
(Studio guitarist 11 Grammy Awards winner- NY /USA)- Mp3.com
Additional info:
Studio Guitarist - Productions for stations ,TV and movies - Teaching and clinics.
Web sites:
http://www.mp3.com/danielmartina http://www.intomusic.co.uk/scripts/artistpage3.asp?ArtID=370 http://www.cdbaby.com/martinacia http://www.cdstreet.com/artists/danielmartina http://www.solariserecords.com/artists/jazz/dmartina.html http://www.cafeshops.com/danielmartina http://www.besonic.com/danielmartina http://www.blizzardrecords.com/bands/603/ http://www.smooth-jazz.de/artists3/Martina.htm http://go.berkleemusic.com/danielmartina http://www.ic-musicmedia.com/ danielmartina
Contact: dmartina@sinectis.com.ar
Address : Wheelwright 1905 4 B 2000 Rosario Santa Fe ARGENTINA
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