Barrett Martin | |
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Background information | |
Born | Olympia, Washington, U.S. | April 14, 1967
Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, modern jazz, jazz fusion, delta blues, grunge |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, producer, composer, author, ethnomusicologist |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1987–present |
Website | barrettmartin |
Barrett Harrington Martin[1] (born April 14, 1967) is an American drummer and record producer from Washington. He is perhaps best known for his work with the alternative rock bands Screaming Trees and Mad Season. He was also a member of Skin Yard, Tuatara, and Walking Papers, and has performed as a session musician for many artists in a variety of genres. As a producer, he has won one Latin Grammy and has been nominated in two other categories. As an ethnomusicologist, he has produced two albums for the Shipibo Shamans in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, and one album for the Neets'ai Gwich'in in the Alaskan Arctic.