Hailing from Los Angeles, Marlon Martinez is a versatile bassist and composer who has toured with a diverse range of artists, notably Stewart Copeland, Mike Garson, Quatuor Ebène and Wild Up. Martinez is the protégé of jazz bassist Stanley Clarke, a classical graduate of the Colburn Conservatory of Music, and he studied with legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter in New York City. Martinez is the artistic director and composer of his LA big band, Marlonius Jazz Orchestra. Martinez’s symphonic orchestral experience includes Verbier Festival Orchestra, New West Symphony, and San Diego Symphony.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Marlon Martinez is a virtuoso classical and jazz bassist and composer emerging at the center of the resurgent Los Angeles jazz scene. He has demonstrated his virtuosity while touring with a wide range of artists such as Stewart Copeland, Quatuor Ebène and Wild Up. Marlon is the protégé of Stanley Clarke and studied with Ron Carter in New York City. He is the founder, music director, composer and bassist of his big band, Marlonius Jazz Orchestra.

Marlon's 2017 debut album, Yours Truly, demonstrates his versatility as a bassist and composer, and highlights guest artists Stewart Copeland and Judd Miller on “HD.” Marlonius Jazz Orchestra will record an official album in 2025, produced by Stanley Clarke.

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