Billy Martin's Festival of Percussion at The Falcon

Solo and ensemble music with Special Guests by Medeski Martin & Woods' legendary drummer / composer, Billy Martin!

From 1987 to1989, Billy Martin toured and recorded with Chuck Mangione, then returned to Manhattan where he played with John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards, a Downtown NYC experimental jazz band, best known for their contributions to the "Get Shorty" soundtrack. In 1991, he joined up with John Medeski and Chris Wood to form Medeski Martin and Wood. More than 20 years later, the trio continues to record and perform together, most recently releasing Juice (September 2014) with the addition of guitarist John Scofield. Throughout his tenure with MMW, since 1991, Martin has pursued outside projects, with both notable musicians and up-and-comers. ...

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Solo and ensemble music with Special Guests by Medeski Martin & Woods' legendary drummer / composer, Billy Martin!

From 1987 to1989, Billy Martin toured and recorded with Chuck Mangione, then returned to Manhattan where he played with John Lurie’s Lounge Lizards, a Downtown NYC experimental jazz band, best known for their contributions to the "Get Shorty" soundtrack. In 1991, he joined up with John Medeski and Chris Wood to form Medeski Martin and Wood. More than 20 years later, the trio continues to record and perform together, most recently releasing Juice (September 2014) with the addition of guitarist John Scofield. Throughout his tenure with MMW, since 1991, Martin has pursued outside projects, with both notable musicians and up-and-comers.

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