Piano solos of original music for people who love melodies that grab you and toe tapping rhythms. Music with a jazz flavor, perfect for parties or private listening.

26 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Piano Jazz, EASY LISTENING: Background Music



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My father has many roles in his life: the role of a devoted dad, loving husband, outstanding teacher and an exceptional musician. But no matter what the role, his one true passion has been songwriting and performing his creations. I hope that this latest collection of my dadâs music will bring you the same enjoyment that I have had the pleasure of experiencing for a lifetime. (John Martin)

As a child, my developing brain was no doubt immensely enriched and stimulated by growing up on a steady diet of my fatherâs phenomenal piano music. Reflecting upon those wonderful fading memories of sitting at my fatherâs feet at the piano, I have tremendous inner joy knowing that now new generations of children and adults alike will be blessed to have their lives enriched by the wonderful melodies of my fatherâs original music. In âCruisinâ at 70â, my dad is in his musical prime. Enjoy. (Joe Martin)


Rich Martin began his career as a professional musician when he was sixteen, playing piano and accordion for parties, dances, weddings, and in nightclubs. He spent one summer playing on a cruise ship to Asian ports, and several summers playing in Nevada casinos. After graduating from San Francisco State University with a degree in music, he began a highly successful 31-year career teaching instrumental music in the public schools to elementary and intermediate school students. Many adult musicians today credit Rich Martin with being the inspiration behind their love and passion for music. He has taught piano and accordion privately as well since he was a teenager â something he continues to do in his years of retirement.

One of his special gifts has been music composition and songwriting. He has written hundreds of pieces in various styles â jazz for musicians, country/western and pop songs (music and lyrics), and a variety of other musical compositions including charts for elementary jazz bands and reflections of styles from earlier eras, all done with his own distinctive flair. Rich hopes to match his CDâs of original solo piano music with perhaps the 1 of the people who enjoy much of the same music he does. He believes his strongest assets are crafting memorable melodies and danceable rhythms.

If you love Rap, Hip-Hop, Heavy Metal, Contemporary Rock, New Age music, or Elvis, this CD is probably not for you. On the other hand, please give Rich a try if you enjoy the melodies of Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers, and Kern; or the jazz of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker.

Thanks for listening.