New Jazz Release: Phillip “Doc” Martin | “Good Day At Work” (Avail NOW)

The release of his fourth studio album proves
that Phillip “Doc” Martin is no flash in the pan. Boasting a strong
resume of chart successes from his previous CDs; “Doc Martin” is a
rising star who’s powerful, heartfelt melodies are wooing live audiences
on stages in the US and internationally. And if Martin has his way,
music fans all of world over will soon find themselves enjoying a “good
day at work” thanks to the intoxicating sounds of his alto saxophone!

“Good
Day At Work”, features 10 new songs that just don’t passively fit the
traditional smooth, instrumental or funky rhythm genres. His tunes flex,
bounce and bend offering audiophiles a “new sax” diagnosis. Martin
plays his horn with a warm and clear tone supplemented by a chronic
range that takes you on a soulful and energetic journey with the likes
of classical soul crooners like Donny Hathaway, Gerald Levert and James
Brown. His unique sound has drawn the praise of Jazz superstars George
Benson, Kim Waters, and Jeff Lorber, who has proclaimed that “Doc
Martin’s music captures the energy of a live club recording…”

Born in
Indiana of Jamaican parents, Martin grew up in South Florida and first
began playing music in the Broward County public school band program. By
14, Phillip’s mastery of the intricacies of his horn, as well as his
fiery performance style was already evident. He became a leading
soloist at South Plantation High School Jazz Band and was honored as a
first chair selection to Florida’s All State Jazz Band. He went on to
study at the University of Central Florida where he was soon invited to
play as a sideman with Grammy Award winner Sam Rivers, Grammy nominee
Kirk Whalum, Sunnie Paxton, Wes Hamrick, Davonda Simmonds and Susaundra
Lewis and the Sounds of Soul.

As Phillip continued to hone his skills
he became more influenced by noted saxophone players like Charlie
Parker, Everette Harp, Grover Washington Jr., Dave Koz and Gerald
Albright. In 2003, he recorded his first CD, “Saxappeal”, with rising
music producer and keyboardist Tony Hemmings. The CD introduced Phillip
to the world, with several of its tracks becoming popular on Internet
radio, including The Weather Channel . After graduation, Martin moved
to Washington, D.C., where he graduated from the Howard University
College of Dentistry. He is currently a Board Certified Dentist working
in the Washington, DC area.

Doc Martin has performed in festivals
and venues across the U.S. and Caribbean including the St. Lucia Jazz
Festival, Catalina Jazz Festival, Bahamas Jazz Festival, Washington,
Blues Alley, Philadelphia’s Dell East, Los Angeles’ Spaghettini’s, The
Carolina Music Festival and the Trenton Jazz Festival.

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