Accomplished American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, Martin Bejerano joined the Ziad Jazz Quartet as our first guest performer of the Virtual Jazz at the Bechtler season. Performing along side Martin on piano and Ziad Rabie on soprano and tenor saxophone will be Al Sergel on drums and Zack Page on bass. 

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Get to Know Martin Bejerano

In the summer of 2000, Martin Bejerano moved to New York City to further develop his career. In less than a year, he was asked to join the quartet of legendary jazz drummer and Grammy Award-winning artist Roy Haynes. In 2004, their recording "Fountain of Youth" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album. Martin continues to tour with the Roy Haynes Quartet. In January 2002, Martin also joined internationally acclaimed guitarist Russell Malone, touring and recording with Malone's quartet for over eight years.

Employing a serious technical command of the piano, a highly modern harmonic and rhythmic concept, and a commitment to lyricism and musicality, Martin has continually garnered critical praise across the world. He has performed with the likes of the Christian McBride Band, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Adam Nussbaum, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, Mingus Big Band, John Faddis, Wycliffe Gordon, Rick Margitza, Don Braden, and even traded choruses with the legendary Chick Corea.