Barrett Martin

Barrett Martin
Martin with Walking Papers at Rock im Park 2014
Martin with Walking Papers at Rock im Park 2014
Background information
Born (1967-04-14) April 14, 1967 (age 57)
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, modern jazz, jazz fusion, delta blues, grunge
Occupation(s)Drummer, producer, composer, author, ethnomusicologist
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1987–present
Websitebarrettmartin.com

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.

  1. ^ "A VOICE THROUGH THE DOOR". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 13, 2023.