Reclamation Band

November 8th – Reclamation Band
Led by founder and composer Kevin Robert Martinez, Reclamation Band offers a fresh take on modern jazz—expansive and cinematic, yet rooted in the soulful landscapes of the Midwest. Their music seamlessly blends composed and improvised elements, creating an immersive live experience that moves effortlessly through mood, texture, and rhythm.

About Kevin Robert Martinez
A native of Northampton, Ohio, Kevin grew up surrounded by music—his father, Chuck Martinez, was a well-known blues and rock guitarist in the Northeast Ohio music scene. After discovering his passion for jazz and orchestral music at Woodridge High School, Kevin went on to earn a B.A. in Music Performance from Columbia College Chicago and aMaster’s in Music Composition from DePaul University.

While in Chicago, he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant jazz culture and toured nationally with the Chicago Afrobeat Project. Since returning home to Northeast Ohio, Kevin has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Chris Coles, The Speedbumps, Roger Hoover, and Honeybucket, and has become a fixture in the regional jazz community. Beyond performing with Reclamation Band, Kevin is also the orchestrator for the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Divergent Sounds and Pops series, bridging contemporary music and orchestral traditions.

General Admission: 20.00
Join us before the show in the bar area at 7pm
Doors to the Concert Hall open at 7:30pm
Music at 8pm