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By mixing influences from Led Zepplin to Coltrane, Pearl Jam to Keith Jarrett, Martiny’s concept and composition for “JAZZ GOES GARAGE” bring a new and fresh aspect to the field of Jazz.
Benôit Martiny (drums)
Benôit Martiny has ventured in Jazz, where many fear to tread. “I imagined Mingus with Hendrix or Nirvana in swing…how would it sound if there was a heavy swing going on with rock-guitar impro?” This is the territory his new album on WPR Jazz explores.
Born in Luxembourg in 1980, Benôit completed his studies at the Conservatoire of Luxembourg with a “Premirer Prix” and then entered the Conservatory of Rotterdam where he studies with Hans van Oosterhout, Peter Ypma, Ben van de Dungrn and Kris Goessens. In the many master classes he has attended he had the opportunity to lean and/or play with John Taylor, James Carter Ari Hoenig, Han Bennink, and Scott Henderson.
When asked by WPR to record for the label, Benoit knew right away what sound he wanted and also the musicians he wanted in his band to bring the concept to life. He had worked separately with each of the musicians he brought together on this project. Kém Sandor, his roommate, on double bass, Jerome Hol, a good friend, on electric guitar, Maxim Bender, whom he’s know for years, on Tenor Sax, along with Robby Glod on Alto Sax.
While writing this album, he states “I just had to think about what I really liked and that is a mix of all the bands and musicians I listen to and that inspire me. I knew I wanted electric guitar with double bass, heavy drums and a powerful horn section. It shouldn’t be rock, but not jazz either.” He goes on to say “This album represents the first steps I took to find my favorite music.”
Once you listen to the music you will understand the philosophy Martiny brings to the jazz gendre. “What I would like to communicate is basically, energy. Whatever you play, kick it, use all your energy.” And every coin has it’s flip side. Martiny also knows this. He goes on to say “On a song like “Winterhope” I might communicate fragility, and I guess I show myself.”
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