Bio

 Jeff Martin is a guitarist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in traditional and contemporary jazz, blues, rock and R&B. Influenced by Grant Green, George Benson, Russell Malone, Kenny Burrell and Larry Carlton, Jeff performs solo jazz guitar as well as with various groups in Syracuse, NY and the Central New York area. 

In 2018, Jeff had the pleasure of playing with world renowned master of the B-3 Hammond organ, Tony Monaco, at the Blue Moon Grill in Fulton, NY, Kasai in Downtown Syracuse and the Fulton Jazz Fest.

Jeff’s trio has also performed as part of opening night of the Syracuse Jazz Fest in 2023, 2024 and 2025. His debut album, First Take, was nominated in 2024 for a Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) for Best Jazz Album.

In addition to his work as a solo jazz guitarist, Jeff also performs in duos with piano, vocals or bass as well as guitarist for Shawn Seals SMX group, a fusion of gospel, jazz, soul, funk, blues with rock overtones. Other combos include Tres Guitars w/ Drew Serafini and Theo Curtain and his organ trio, Sola-Mar-Tini. 

Jeff is a member of Local 78 - American Federation of Musicians (AFM)