MARTIN

Martin began performing at the age of twelve backing singers in Working Men's clubs with Organ trios in and around Manchester in the North of England. He studied under Geoff Riley, Kenny Clare and Richard Smith - Principal Percussionist with the Halle Orchestra. After moving to London in 1983 he began his recording career performing on several records for Manfred Eicher's ECM label. He has since gone on to record over one hundred CD's for a variety of different artists since his ECM debut.

Also known as: Martin France

Primary location: United Kingdom