Pedrito Martinez is a Grammy-nominated Cuban percussionist and singer who is the world’s first-call rumbero. When you want a Cuban party, a real Cuban party with drumming, singing, dancing, and our ancestors, you call Pedrito. He is a real force of nature and something you should experience at least once in your New York life.
Pedrito Martinez at Ginny’s Harlem Residency
Pedrito plays Ginny’s Supper Club at the Red Rooster in Harlem, Manhattan on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 7 & 9pm.
He also plays Thursday, December 6, 20 and 27.
Pedrito Martinez at the Bronx Museum
Pedrito plays a free concert at the Bronx Museum for Carnegie Hall Citywide on Friday, October 5, 2018.
Pedrito Martinez at B.B. King Blues Club
The Group plays B.B. King Blues Club in Midtown, Manhattan Thursday, March 1, 8, 22, & 29, 2018 at 7:30 pm. $15
The Group plays Lucille’s in B.B. King Blues Club in Midtown, Manhattan Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 pm. $15
Pedrito Martinez at Dizzy’s
Pedrito plays Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Saturday – Sunday, January 13 – 14, 2018 at 7:30 & 9:30 pm.
Pedrito Martinez & Alfredo Rodriguez
Pedrito plays a duo with Cuban Jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Thursday – Friday, January 11 – 12, 2018 at 7:30 & 9:30 pm.
Pedrito Martinez Nuevo Jazz Latino
Pedrito joins the all-star ensemble Nuevo Jazz Latino in The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center Friday-Saturday, November 3-4, 2017.
Pedrito Martinez at the David Rubenstein Atrium
Pedrito plays a free concert at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on February 24, 2017.
Pedrito Martinez & Alfredo Rodriguez
Pedrito joins Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez at the Jazz Standard February 9-10, 2017.
Pedrito Martinez & Carlos Henriquez
Pedrito joins Carlos Henriquez for “The Latin Side of Dizzy” in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 27-28, 2017 with shows at 7 & 9:30 pm
Pedrito Martinez releases Habana Dreams
Salsa singer Isaac Delgado (from NG La Banda) joined the band for the “Habana Dreams” pre-release concert at Symphony Space on May 8, 2016.
Pedrito Martinez at Carnegie Hall
The Pedrito Martinez Group played Carnegie Hall on Friday, February 19, 2016. It was an amazing show. Pedrito invited people to dance with him on stage. Security didn’t like it, but dancing on stage at Carnegie Hall was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Liner Notes
Pedrito Martinez Subrosa Residency
Pedrito was Subrosa’s artist-in-residence from its opening in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District until the nightclub closed in May 2017.
Pedrito Martinez is the Rumba
Pedrito was born in Havana, Cuba September 12, 1973. He began singing and drumming as a child. Pedrito came to New York City in 1998. Since then, he has played with a pantheon of Latin, Jazz, and Pop stars, was a co-founder of Grammy-nominated Latin fusion band Yerba Buena, and played in several movies including the seminal Latin Jazz film “Calle 54.”
A Cuban party can be just for fun, or it can be a more serious spiritual moment. Pedrito can take you both places.
The Pedrito Martinez Group turned a house gig at a Cuban restaurant in Manhattan into a regular stop for the pop music royalty from around the world.
Pedrito Martinez Albums
The band’s first self-titled album was widely recognized and nominated for a “Best Latin Jazz Album” Grammy.
The Pedrito Martinez Group released their second album Habana Dreams (Motema Music) in the Spring of 2016.
For more information, visit www.pedritomartinezmusic.com
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