Jim Martinez

Pianist; Popular music, Jazz, Classical

Band Leader; Jazz, Swing, Classical

Steinway Piano Artist, Jim Martinez, has performed and recorded with Jazz notables Lionel Hampton, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Cheryl Bentyne (of the Manhattan Transfer), and many others. His performances have taken him from New York to Sydney, Australia. Martinez worked as pianist/musical director for Joan Rivers and Bob Newhart at Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe. Jim’s annual jazzy holiday concert, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” has been featured with symphony orchestras around the U.S., from California to Florida.

His cheery, upbeat versions of recognizable hits, paired with his ability to take requests, create a warm and spectacular show.