Flav Martin & Jerry Marotta

“Presentazione Martin & Marotta – “Soul Redemption” European Tour 2019

Jerry Marotta, batterista/producer statunitense di fama internazionale (ha collaborato sia in studio che live con artisti quali Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Tears For Fears, Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Iggy Pop, Stevie Nicks, Ani Di Franco, Tony Levin, Suzanne Vega, Cher, Elvis Costello, John Mayer, Hall & Oates, Pino Daniele e molti altri), e Flav Martin, chitarrista/cantante/songwriter statunitense dalla particolarismo tecnica strumentale (che vanta collaborazioni con artisti quali David Crosby, Tommy Emmanuel, Suzanne Vega, Al Stewart e molti altri), saranno in Europa nella primavera del 2019 per presentare dal vivo il loro ultimo lavoro “Soul Redemption”, disco a cui hanno partecipato, tra gli altri, Tony Levin (al basso) e Peter Primamore (alle tastiere). Con loro Michele Vitulli (musicista e producer italiano, che ha lavorato in studio e live con artisti quale Articolo 31, Shel Shapiro, Irene Grandi, Paolo Vallesi, Grazia Di Michele e molti altri) al Chapman Stick e basso elettrico.

Formazione “Soul Redemption” European Tour 2019

Flav Martin – Voce e chitarra acustica
Jerry Marotta – Batteria, percussioni, elettronica e voce
Michele Vitulli – Chapman Stick e basso elettrico

Soul Redemption was produced by Jerry Marotta and mastered by Chris Athens. Michael Cozzi (Security Project, Shriekback, Sky Cries Mary) was instrumental in mixing the album. A majority of the album was recorded at the famed Dreamland Recording Studio near Woodstock, NY.
The album will be presented live on the road in Europe this spring with the following line-up:
Flav Martin – Voice and acoustic guitar
Jerry Marotta – Drums, percussion, electronics and vocals
Michele Vitulli – Chapman Stick and Electric Bass Guitar
Jerry Marotta, American drummer/producer of international fame (has collaborated both in studio and live with artists such as Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Tears For Fears, Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Iggy Pop, Stevie Nicks, Ani Di Franco, Tony Levin, Suzanne Vega, Cher, Elvis Costello, John Mayer, Hall & Oates, Pino Daniele and many others), and Flav Martin, American guitarist/singer/songwriter with a very special instrumental technique (which boasts collaborations with artists such as David Crosby, Tommy Emmanuel, Susanne Vega, Al Stewart and many others). With them Michele Vitulli on Chapman Stick and electric bass (Italian musician and producer, who has worked in studio and live with artists such as Articolo 31, Shel Shapiro, Irene Grandi, Paolo Vallesi, Grazia Di Michele and many others).
Official Web Site: https://flavmartinjerrymarotta.com

“Soul Redemption, a remarkably good record” – Mix Magazine
“The sound quality on this album is impeccable. These compositions have a nice warm organic sound that should please folks who appreciate the analog sound of music from the past. And the arrangements for each track are spot on.” – Babysue
“All the songs get stuck in your head, have catchy riffs, are meticulously crafted, and are intricately complex, yet somehow, come across as so simple that one cannot help but sing along.” – Malcolm Moore for NewEARS
“This album has great vocals and instrumentation as well as it being well written, recorded, produced and performed.” – Oasis Entertainment
“Experienced producer Marotta has clearly brought out the best in the others, because Soul Redemption sounds wonderfully relaxed. ” – Music That Needs Attention

Soul Redemption is the debut release from singer/song writer Flav Martin and drummer Jerry Marotta. The duo harmoniously blends modern adult rock with traditional world pop. Whether performed in a cafe in Italy or on the polo fields of Indio, these songs would feel comfortable at home in either environment.

Innovative acoustic guitarist Flav Martin teamed up with long-time friend Jerry Marotta to deliver a solid album that showcases Flav’s strength as a singer-songwriter and vocalist. Seven of the nine songs on Soul Redemption were penned by Flav. Standout tracks are “Soul Redemption“, “Please” and the infectious “Rio De Janiero“. The traditional Italian ballad “Coffee Song (Cosa Hai Messo Nel Caffè)” captures Flav and Jerry’s Italian roots.

Fans of Peter Gabriel will delight as Jerry Marotta and Tony Levin (bass), the rhythm section of his classic line-up, reunite for the backbone of this album. Also backing up the duo are their long-time friends Peter Primamore (piano), Thor Jensen (guitar), Marc Shulman (guitar), and Gary Schreiner (harmonica/accordion).