Percussionists · 1930–1979

Sabu Martinez

American musician (1930–1979)

Born: 14 July 1930
New York City
Died: 13 January 1979
Stockholm
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note
Discography: 7 albums

Biography

Sabu Martinez was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument. Sabu Martinez was born on 14 July 1930 in New York City and died on 13 January 1979 in Stockholm. The music is usually filed under Latin jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Palo Congo” (1957) to “Maldito primitivo: The Swedish Radio Recordings 1977” (2009).

Louis "Sabu" Martinez (July 14, 1930 – January 13, 1979) was an American conguero of Puerto Rican descent. A prominent player in the Cubop movement, Martinez appeared on many important recordings and live performances during that period. Martinez also recorded several Latin jazz albums, now recognized as classics of the genre. Born in New York City, Martinez made his professional debut in 1941 aged 11. He replaced Chano Pozo in Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra in 1948, and began performing with Benny Goodman's Bebop Orchestra in 1949. Over the next 15 years, Martinez worked with Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, J. J. Johnson, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Mary Lou Williams, Lionel Hampton, Noro Morales, Marcelino Guerra, Esy Morales, the Lecuona Cuban Boys, Miguelito Valdés, Tito Rodríguez, and the Joe Loco Trio, José Curbelo. He also worked with vocalists Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., and Harry Belafonte.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Palo Congo 1957

Cu-Bop 1958

Safari With Sabu 1958

Afro Temple 1973

Burned Sugar: The Swedish Radio Recordings 1973 2008

Winds & Skins 2008

Maldito primitivo: The Swedish Radio Recordings 1977 2009 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Sabu Martinez is credited as a sideman

1957

The Beat of My Heart — Tony Bennett

congas

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Sabu Martinez play?

Sabu Martinez is known for playing percussion instrument.

When and where was Sabu Martinez born?

Sabu Martinez was born 14 July 1930 in New York City.

What are Sabu Martinez's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Palo Congo (1957), Cu-Bop (1958), Safari With Sabu (1958), Afro Temple (1973) and Burned Sugar: The Swedish Radio Recordings 1973 (2008).

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