Few artists embody the bridge between traditional jazz and contemporary culture like Terrace Martin. A GRAMMY-winning producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visionary bandleader, Martin has become one of the most influential voices in modern music. Known for his work with Kendrick Lamar (To Pimp a Butterfly), Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, and Robert Glasper, his sound blends jazz, hip-hop, funk, and soul into a style that feels both timeless and urgent.
Raised in Los Angeles and shaped by a rich musical upbringing, Martin honed his craft as a saxophonist and producer, quickly developing a reputation for blurring genre boundaries while always keeping the spirit of improvisation at the center of his music. His own projects — including Dinner Party (with Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, and 9th Wonder) — showcase his ability to fuse jazz tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
At Arthur’s Tavern, the legendary “Home of the Blues and Jazz” in the West Village, Terrace Martin’s appearance is more than a performance — it’s a homecoming to the intimate club setting where jazz has always thrived. Expect a night where the lines between straight-ahead swing and modern groove dissolve, and every note speaks to the history of the music while pointing toward its future.