Frank Martin / Michael O’Neil Quartet

Embark on a sonic odyssey to some of the world’s most captivating destinations at Keys Jazz Bistro. Composers Frank Martin and Michael O’Neill transform their global adventures into an unforgettable musical experience. Journey from the vibrant chaos of Bangalore’s markets to the sun-drenched rhythms of Trinidad, from the breathtaking majesty of Kilimanjaro to the sacred echoes of Tikal, this is your passport to a world of sound—an exploration of exotic locations through the universal language of music.

This is a both a reunion  and the beginning of a new collaboration for Frank and me. We were co-members of a composers jazz-fusion band known as Solstice for many years. Since that time, our career paths have diverged. Frank has enjoyed a remarkable career traveling the world performing with such great artists as Sting, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder – composing musical impressions along his journeys. As for myself, in addition to performing I have worked as a composer for television and documentary films for about 20 years and employed those skills to capture – in music – my interpretations of places traveled. To perform our music, we are joined by master musicians Dan Robbins on bass and Deszon Claiborne on drums.