Scott Martin Latin Soul Band November 16, 2007

Returning to the Vault is crowd favorite Scott Martin and his latin soul band. A great mix of latin, soul, funk and jazz music, whether you want to sit and listen or get up and dance! Scott Martin plays Tenor, Alto, Baritone, Soprano Saxophone and flute. He has performed all over the world with many artists but is best known for his successful tenure with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band for over thirteen years, winning a Grammy with the band for ’Best Latin Jazz Performance’. Scott played on over ten of the band’s CDs, playing all sax parts and contributing compositions and arrangements for over 10 of the band’s CDs. Scott Martin has three CDs as a leader, "Menudo & Gritz", "Cafe Cubano", and "A Martin Family Christmas". Besides playing Jazz Saxophone and Flute, Scott is a well rounded versatile performer who has played with many artists and performers such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, Mongo Santamaria, Francisco Aguabella, Ray Charles, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker, James Moody, Barry Manilow, Dr Dre, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie Harris, Chick Corea, Karrin Allyson, Diane Reeves, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Larry Coryell, Booker T, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Wayne Henderson, Joey Defrancesco, Eddie Floyd, Sam Moore, Billy Preston, Eddie Palmieri, Ry Cooder, Andy Montañez and many, many others.

The Vault VIP Lounge is Orange County's newest jazz venue with pedestal tables, leather sofas, hand-painted jazz murals, and dim lighting. Entrance into the event is $10 or free with dinner upstairs at the award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant.

Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/thevaultvip