Bio

Samuel began inside the world of music age 5 and took up the trombone by the age of 8.
After obtaining his First Prize of classical trombone at the Conservatoire de Tourcoing (France), he received his First Prize for further training at the National Conservatory of the Region Of Paris in the class of Jacques Mauger.
He finished his studies with a degree in Jazz from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with the professor Phil Abraham.
For more than 10 years Samuel has taught trombone and jazz in several schools in the north of France. In addition to his pedagogical activity, he has performed in numerous formations of different styles from classical to jazz, funk, soul, salsa, etc.
He has had the opportunity to play with artists like Phil Abraham, Frank Tortiller, the band Magma, Napoléon Murphy Brook (Frank Zappa Band) and the renowned bands “The Temptations” and “The Four Tops”, among others.

Since 2017, he has been based in Barcelona and has played in numerous musical projects, including a jazz trio (Samuel Marthe OrganTrío), Enric Peidro Swingtet, Always Drinking Marching Band, Mambo Jambo Arkestra, Django Orchestra, Swing Shot Band, Alberto Burguez & The Flying Roots, Jinx Jazz Band, and Funkstation… He has also filled in for groups such as Fundación Tony Manero, Gramophone All-Stars Big Band, and Hip Horns Brass Collective, among others.

Projects

Samuel Marthe
Trio

The Samuel Marthe Trio is an encounter of three talented musicians coming from different backgrounds but united for the same passion, Jazz. Samuel Marthe’s (France) trombone combines perfectly with the guitar of David Mitchell (US) and the double bass of Queralt Camps (Catalonia/Spain) offering an intimate but energetic sound. Their immense musical experience translates into classy interpretations of 20’ Old School, 30’s and 40’s BeBop. To be consumed without moderation!

Swing Shot Band

Over the last five years, Swing Shot has established itself as one of the more active bands in swing festivals on the peninsula. Under the direction of saxophonist Nil Mujal, the sextet brings together some of the best and most active soloists in the Barcelona music scene. Each of their unique styles combines with the collective interest in swinging hard and infusing the music with that much-needed vitality to inspire everyone present to dance. The result is fresh and enjoyable music, rooted in the tradition of swing bands from the 1930s and 1940s, with special attention to the specific tempos for each type of dance. Swing Shot has performed at festivals such as: Barswingona, Stomp Your Feet, Lindy Hoppers Delight, Barcelona Lindy Exange, Festival de Jazz de San Sebastián, Swim Out Costa Brava, Spring & Swing Festival, among others.

Alberto Burguez & The Flying Roots

Alberto Burguez & The Flying Roots is a quartet that aims to create and perform songs by drawing on the roots of African American music, with strong influences from the music developed in New Orleans from the 1950s onwards. This is where the roots of Blues, R&B and Funk merge organically.

The band is led by pianist and singer Alberto Burguez, and joined by prominent musicians from the local Barcelona scene: Samuel Marthe on trombone, Hernan Fridman on bass, and Oscar Hita on drums.

Always Drinking Marching Band

Always Drinking Marching Band is a company made up of musicians, actors, technicians, bar poets, etc… which since 1997 has been bringing energy and entertainment to the streets, squares and stages of Spain, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

“The Street Is Ours”: The emblematic AD show that has travelled almost all over the world, where you can enjoy a repertoire of covers and original songs bearing the Always Drinking Marching Band’s signature. High-quality music and surreal gags make this show a unique experience.

Punch Trio featuring Samuel Marthe

The “Jazz contra les cordes” project by Punch Trio continues to delve into the expressive possibilities of string instruments when exploring an unreleased repertoire within gypsy jazz, without giving up the drive and energy of this style that emerged in 1930s Europe. On this occasion, accompanied by Samuel Marthe on trombone, they present a rather unusual ensemble that pays tribute, among others, to great composers of the hard bop era such as Horace Silver and Hank Mobley, weaving a vibrant dialogue between two musical worlds: gypsy jazz and hard bop.

Jinx Jazz Band

Jinx Jazz Band is a traditional jazz band created 14 years ago by a few musicians from several countries, who decided to play the musical style they like the most: the New Orleans jazz.

This band started to perform in Barcelona, and chose streets of the city as the stage for its music.

Nevertheless, over the years this has been consolidated in the traditional jazz outlook, playing at the best events and festivals of this music genre, both in Catalunya and in Spain and also abroad.

The performance of Jinx Jazz Band guarantees a nice atmosphere, very stylish but relaxed at the same time.

The Marthians Funk Trio

Tribute Fred Wesley

Trio Trombon, Organ, Drums

Caspar St Charles : drums

Abel Boquera : organ

Large Groups

Los Mambo Jambo
Arkestra

The Django Orchestra

The Headshakers (France)
Tribute Frank Zappa

Pedagogy

Improvisation workshop: USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RHYTHM IN IMPROVISATION
- Workshop objective:
  In addition to improvising with harmony and scales, the main objective of this workshop
  is to learn how to use rhythm and develop it as an integral part of a solo in
  jazz or other styles.
Jazz lessons
- all instruments, all levels
Trombone lessons.