Barry Martyn's Ragtime Band

New Orleans Traditional Jazz Ensemble

Barry Martyn is a traditional jazz drummer and bandleader known for his contributions to the New Orleans jazz scene. Born in England, Martyn developed a passion for New Orleans jazz at a young age and eventually moved to the city to immerse himself in its music culture. Throughout his career, he has played with many notable musicians and has been instrumental in preserving the classic New Orleans jazz sound. His band, Barry Martyn's Ragtime Band, has been acclaimed for its authentic performances and has toured internationally, spreading the joy of traditional New Orleans ragtime and jazz to audiences around the world. Martyn is not only recognized as a talented musician but also as a historian of the genre, having written several books on the subject of New Orleans jazz and its key figures.