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Terrace Martin And The Polly Seeds + Better Days DJs at Band On The Wall

Courtesy of Joshua French | Posted on August 9, 2016

Where

Band On The Wall
25 Swan Street
Manchester
Map
0161 813 2222

When

Mon, November 14, 2016
19:30

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Musicians

About

Los Angeles-based Terrace Martin is musician, rapper and producer who has lent his skills to the likes of Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli and many, many others. Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, he samples everything from funk to jazz to classical to create fresh and original works. His productions have made him one of the most sought after producers on the west coast. An accomplished alto saxophonist and keyboard player, his jazz roots permeate all of his music, including his latest record Velvet Portraits.

He began playing the piano at the age of six and at age 13, a friend encouraged Martin to learn to play the saxophone. His Godfather, saxophonist Stemz Hunter suggested he enrol at Santa Monica High School to sharpen his musical chops. He walked in not knowing what a scale was and soon found himself practicing up to seven hours a day. Under the auspice of Reggie Andrews, Martin became first chair of the All-State jazz band....

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