Martin Fierro (saxophonist)

Martin Fierro
Fierro in August, 2005 Photo: David Gans
Background information
Born	18 January 1942(1942-01-18) United States
Died	March 13, 2008(2008-03-13) (aged 66) Marin County, California United States
Genres	Jazz, alt-rock
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Saxophone
Associated acts	James Cotton, Quicksilver Messenger Service, David Grisman, Derek Trucks, Dark Star Orchestra, The Grateful Dead
Website	MartinFierroMusic.com

Martin Fierro (January 18, 1942–March 13, 2008) was a tenor saxophonist who played in the jazz, freeform rock, and avant-garde traditions. Fierro played with the Sir Douglas Quintet, Legion of Mary / Jerry Garcia, James Cotton, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Loudon Wainwright III, Queen Ida, Jazz Is Dead, The String Cheese Incident, David Grisman, Derek Trucks, Dark Star Orchestra, the Allman Brothers, Merl Saunders, The Grateful Dead, Zero, Steve Kimock & Friends, Yonder Mountain String Band and many more.

During a Zero concert, vocalist Judge Murphy, a long-time participant in the San Francisco music scene, referred to Martin as "the best musician I know"^{[citation needed]}.

Martin's wacky sense of humor was an added element at shows, with Martin often telling sophomoric one-liners between songs^{[citation needed]}.

Fierro died on March 13, 2008 in Marin County, California after a short battle with cancer.^[1]

Mr. Fierro was also known as "the Meester" to his many loving fans.^{[citation needed]}

Discography

References

1. ^ Martin Fierro Passes Away on JamBase

External links

• Official website

Persondata
Name	Fierro, Martin
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	January 18, 1942
Place of birth
Date of death	March 13, 2008
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