Daniel Martina begins studying music theory and folk guitar with a local teacher when he was nine.
Then he studies in Rosario (Argentina) at the UNR School of Music (Nacional University of Rosario)
and with Santiago G. Castelli, teacher of harmony and jazz improvisation.
Later in Buenos Aires with the jazz guitarist and composer Armando Alonso (Dino Saluzzi´s guitarist).
Furthermore, he’s self-taught himself with the Berklee College of Music method (written by W. Leavitt)
and he’s followed several workshops held by the G.I.T. (M.I. in L.A.).
He’s also taken part in clinics held by: Pat Metheny, Chuck Wayne, George Benson, Scott Henderson,
 Jim Hall and Robben Ford.
He’s participated at the music for the film "El cumple" by the argentinean director Gustavo Postiglione
and at the Networks collaborations : "Movimientos del Paraná" co-produced with Mathias Claus (Germany)
and Peggy Morris(USA), “OAN CD Compilation-Jazz Vol 1” and “The jazz room CD Compilation - Jazz mix ”
(available at : www.mathiasclaus.com , www.morriscode.com and www.spectrumrecords.com )

   Artist description:  Smooth Latin Jazz guitarist, composer and producer from Rosario (Argentina)

   Music style:   Jazz

   Musical influences:  Smooth jazz - Latin jazz - Fusion – Blues

  Artists influences: L.Salinas - G.Benson - W. Montgomery-  C.Loeb - P.Metheny - E.Klugh -
 L.Carlton - Fourplay - D.Fagen - L.Almeida - J.Falú - R.Ford

 Martina Group members:

   * Daniel Martina- electric and spanish guitars 
   * Gaby Guglielmi - vocal guest
   * Leonel Luquez – piano and keyboards
   * Willy Torres – bass  
   * Héctor Mansur – drums
  

   Albums:

    *"Música a punto de fusión"( included Velas izadas) – Label : e(m)r
    *"Estación Oeste"(included Love me tender ) – Label : Big Audio Records

    *"Propinas" – Label : Machine Sound Records – www.cdstreet.com/artists/danielmartina
    *"Tute" – Label : e(m)r – www.cdbaby.com/martinacia
    *"Música popular rosarina"(included Tute, Bimjo and Si.../inst) – Label : e(m)r - www.cdstreet.com/artists/danielmartina
    *"OAN CD Compilation"-Vol 1 (included Soledad de boulevard) – Label : Spectrum Records -
      www.spectrumrecords.com
    *"The jazz room CD Compilation" - Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (included Bimjo) – Label : Spectrum Records -
      www.spectrumrecords.com
    *"Mathias Claus Collections" -Best of Jazz That Rocks CD and Vocals Collaborations CDs
     ( included Movimientos del Paraná- feat.Daniel Martina) co-produced with Mathias Claus
      and Peggy Morris – www.mathiasclaus.com
    *”Cyber friends” by Peggy Morris ( included Movimientos del Paraná- feat.Daniel Martina)
     co-produced with Mathias Claus and Peggy Morris – Label: MoCode Records - www.morriscode.com
     * “Nothin´ but a daydream” by Morris Code (guest guitarist on Funky Alien)- Label: MoCode Records -
       www.morriscode.com

    Comments, interview and reviews:

* eSoundz Reporter.com reviews “Propinas” CD :
 http://www.geocities.com/MindPWR400/ER010702.htm

* Chris Mann reviews “Tute” CD by Martina & Co. at SmoothJazz.de :
  http://www.smooth-jazz.de/Chris/tute_by_martina.htm 

* Lee Prosser reviews “Tute” CD by Martina & Co. at JazzReview.com:
  http://www.jazzreview.com/cdreview.cfm?ID=2849

* Jeff Charney reviews “Tute” CD by Martina & Co. at ContemporaryJazz.com:
http://www.contemporaryjazz.com/reviews/martina.html

* Gods of Music (USA) reviews “Bimjo” y “Si...(inst)” songs at:
www.godsofmusic.com?rID=4889
www.godsofmusic.com?rID=4343

*Interview by Damiano Fusco at Session Musician:
  Daniel Martina New CD “Tute” and more:  http://www.sessionmusician.com

*"Daniel, discovering you as artist was a big pleasure to me. Great and tasty guitars

    with such a cool light playin. You never overplay, you always express the right

    notes, very impressive work how to concentrate on the boiling things. Congrats

    Daniel"- MATHIAS CLAUS (Keyboardist and producer-Mainz/Germany)

*“Daniel Martina, guitarist extraordinary.I have been a studioguitarist for over 40 years

   www.carminedamico.com so it makes it very easy to appreciate guitarist Daniel Martina.
   Daniel's phrases his solo's with taste,groove,beautiful sound,and feel.I personally love
   listening to him play, just for the inspiration,he invokes in me,and never tire of the diversity
   of his musicianship.I know a great guitarist, when I hear his exquisite tone,soulful sounds,
   and beautifully phrased notes. I can't decide which of Daniels songs I love the most,so

   listen to all of his album,and purchase it for yourself to enjoy. He is an absolutely

   wonderful guitarist.”God bless you Daniel,and please don't stop!!, your friend,and

   fellow guitarist : CARMINE D'AMICO (Studio guitarist 16 Grammy Awards winner- NY /USA)
 

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