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THE WAY OF THE ZEN COWBOY: FIRESIDE STORIES FROM A GLOBETROTTING RHYTHMATIST

SONGS OF THE FIREBIRD

It has been a very creative couple of years for percussionist, composer, producer, and storyteller Barrett Martin. In 2017 he won a Latin Grammy for his album production work in Brazil; he released his first book, “The Singing Earth: Adventures From A World Of Music”, and he released his 6th solo album, “Transcendence.”

2018-19 proved to be no less fruitful, and the efforts of those years have resulted in 4 new releases, including his second book, “The Way Of The Zen Cowboy: Fireside Stories From A Globetrotting Rhythmatist”, and his first ever double album, “Songs Of The Firebird.” The new book and album can be seen as two sides of the same coin, an exercise in classic storytelling, adventurous music, and the beautiful evolution of the human spirit.

“The Way Of The Zen Cowboy” (Sunyata Books) is a new collection of short stories, 35 tales in all, which are based on Barrett’s personal experiences in environments around the world, as well as wisdom tales heard directly from indigenous elders, his grandparents, and some of the cowboys and veterans he was mentored by. These 35 stories are built around 7 themes that are highly important in the development of a human being, particularly in the dramatic and politically charged times in which we live. The book also comes with a digital download of the new double album from the Barrett Martin Group titled, “Songs Of The Firebird.”

“Songs Of The Firebird” (Sunyata Records) is composed of 20 instrumental songs that serve as a parallel soundtrack to the narrative of the new book. The album is also available both as a CD and in all the digital and streaming formats through Sunyata Records. Using the same musicians from his previous “Transcendence” album, Barrett takes a more sophisticated and adventurous approach to their 7^th studio album, embracing everything from modern jazz, to Afro-Latin rhythms, to ambient and electronic music, all of which feature the best and brightest jazz musicians in Seattle, as well as special guests Peter Buck (guitarist for REM), Wayne Horvitz (New York jazz legend), and Kim Thayil (guitarist for Soundgarden). Throughout these 35 stories and 20 compositions, the reader and listener are transported through different stories and sonic landscapes across the American West, as far south as the Amazon Rainforest, and as far north as the Alaskan Arctic.

The release date for both the book and album is May 10th, 2019.

In addition to these new works, you can also hear the other 2 albums that Barrett has produced and released in early 2019: “Woven Songs Of The Amazon II: A Ceremony Of Healing With The Shipibo Shamans” is an album of sacred healing songs from the Shipibo Shamans, recorded live on location in the Upper Peruvian Amazon. 100% of the proceeds for this album goes straight to these amazing healers.

There is also a compilation album from the Barrett Martin Group titled, “Indwell: Music For Movement”, which is a customized sequence of songs for the Nirguna Yoga Center in Albuquerque, NM. All of these albums are available online and in the digital and streaming websites around the world.

THE BARRETT MARTIN GROUP

Barrett Martin – Drums, Piano, Vibes, Marimba, Percussion

Lisette Garcia – Latin Percussion

Thione Diop – African Drums

Evan Flory-Barnes – Upright Bass

Dune Butler – Upright Bass

Andy Coe – Electric Guitar

Ryan Burns – Piano, Keyboards

Dave Carter – Trumpet

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Get a signed paperback of Barrett’s “The Singing Earth" book along with a digital download of the soundtrack inside the book.

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