The Pedrito Martinez Group is a Latin jazz ensemble formed by the percussionist/singer/dancer in New York City in 2012. Its members include Cuban pianist, trumpeter, arranger, and composer Edgar Pantoja-Alema, Venezuelan percussionist Álvaro Benavides, and Peruvian bassist Jhair Sala.
The group's music exists somewhere between various folk traditions, Latin jazz, and acoustic funk. Their self-titled debut album was issued by Motema in 2013. Produced by Steve Gadd, it featured guest appearances from Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Marc Quinones, and Gary Schreiner in addition...