Medeski Martin & Wood
Visionary avant-groove jazz trio featuring John Medeski’s Hammond B3 organ, Billy Martin’s idiosyncratic drums, and Chris Wood’s heavy acoustic and electric bass.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (3)
Tap any band to hopJohn Medeski
Keyboards, Organ, Piano
Billy Martin
Drums, Percussion
Chris Wood
Bass, Upright Bass
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Medeski Martin & Wood
Medeski Martin & Wood emerged out of Brooklyn, New York, United States starting in 1991, contributing distinctive energy to the Jazz Fusion and Acid Jazz landscape. Anchored by personnel including John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Wood, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through John Medeski (also of The Word), Chris Wood (also of Blind Faith). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Blue Note Records and Gramavision Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Medeski Martin & Wood's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to The Word (Shared member John Medeski), Blind Faith (Shared member Chris Wood), Soulive (Label roster peer on Blue Note Records). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Medeski Martin & Wood and other scene originators.
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