About
Tino Martinez
Tino Martinez is a gifted bandleader and tenor saxophonist who was honored with the prestigious Best of Bermuda Award in 2022, a testament to his remarkable musical talent. His journey into the realm of jazz began in middle school, where his music director introduced him to the enchanting world of jazz and helped establish the school's first jazz ensemble. Following his high school graduation, Tino pursued his musical studies at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, he engaged with a variety of musical groups, including the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band, concert bands, wind ensembles, and saxophone ensembles. With the mentorship of esteemed musicians like Dr. Issac Greggs, Lawrence Jackson, Carnell Knighten, and Ed Tomassi (Berklee), Tino refined his craft and broadened his musical horizons, exploring genres such as jazz, neo-soul, reggae, ska, punk rock, and classical saxophone. Despite his early passion for music, Tino dedicated over a decade to a career as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist before deciding to pause his doctoral studies and fully commit to music. Prior to settling in Bermuda, he enjoyed a successful touring career with the Houston-based reggae band IDIGINIS, performing in states like Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and California. Tino's steadfast commitment to music and his extraordinary artistry have made him a key figure in Bermuda's music scene. He has established and curated events like the Jazz in the Park series and the Juneteenth jazz show, ensuring that the rich legacy of jazz artists in Bermuda continues to thrive and keeping the jazz community vibrant.
The Band
Tino Martinez Quartet
Under Musical Direction of the TMQ, is Raymond George, a versatile keyboardist, pianist, and music director hailing from the vibrant Greater Toronto Area. Raymond earned a Bachelor of Music from the prestigious University of Toronto, where he studied under renowned instructors like William Aide, Larysa Kuzmenko, and Brainerd Blyden-Taylor in choral music. His musical prowess has garnered accolades such as the Lloyd Bradshaw Prize and an Ontario Service Award for his outstanding contributions to choral music and community music direction. With a rich musical background traversing genres like jazz, gospel, rock, choral music, and piano performance, Raymond has performed internationally, touring England and Canada for three years as a pianist and keyboardist. On bass is Torrey Tacklyn, an accomplished musician skilled in both bass guitar and sound engineering. With more than ten years of experience as a Pro Audio Engineer, Torrey has recently launched his own PA rental business, "One Soulution Music." His expertise in sound engineering is complemented by his talent as a bassist, contributing to various musical projects. Torrey Tacklyn's commitment to his craft and versatility as both a bassist and sound engineer make him a dynamic presence in the music scene.