Biography
New Mexico Singer, Jenna Martinez, has received the following:
Total Nominations since 2004: 56
The awards:
Los Quince Grande Awards for "Dos Locos" 2008
CD of the Year, 2008
Gospel Song of the Year 2008
Engineer of the Year - Soy del Norte CD (Matthew)
Rising Star 2004
Female Vocalist of the Year 2004 & 2007 & 2008
Vocal Duo of the Year 2006 & 2007, 2008
Salsa Tropical Song of the Year 2005, 2005 & 2007, 2008
Latino Hip/Hop Song of the Year, 2007, 2008
Hispanic Traditional Song of the Year, 2007
2006- 89.1 KANW People's Choice Award for Female Vocalist
2007-89.1 KANW People's Choice Award for Female Vocalist
Awards received at:
The New Mexico Hispano Music Awards, Espanola, NM
The New Mexico Entertainers Awards, Alb. NM
The New Mexico Music Awards, Santa Fe, NM
Los Quince Grande de Nuevo Mexico Awards, Alb.NM
NEW RELEASE Nov 2007-- 4th album entitled "Soy de Norte," with Producer, Matthew Martinez at Martinez Recording Studios in Albuquerque, NM. Some of New Mexico's best musicians include Matthew Martinez-Bass, Felipe Romero - Drums, Dave Gomez - Guitar, Miguel Martinez-Trumpets, John Mancha, Accordian, Niel Martinez-Guitar (Dos Locos).
Recognized throughout the southwest for the superior quality of her voice, Jenna demonstrates the ability to move from one genre to the next with grace, ease, and fun! Jenna has made numerous radio, television, and live performance appearances throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Texas and Wyoming. The natural beauty and unique quality of Jenna’s voice inspires and moves audiences of all ages. The diversity of her artistry is fully expressed in songs that range from mariachi, rancheras, salsas, merinques, gospel, cumbias and ballads. Her first 2 albums were recorded and produced in New Mexico by producer Chris Duran & Steve Chavez. Some of New Mexico's best musicians are included in the albums entitled Mis Recuerdos and El Arbolito.
Jenna 's 3rd album, features the music of Argentinean composer "AMADEO" and Engineer, Hal Fitzgerald at Maximedia Studios in Dallas, TX. Featured artists include Andy Timmons (Lead and Rythm Guitar), Mike Medina (Electric Bass/Percussion), Jorge Jinorio (Percussion), Brian Piper (Piano), Lee Tamboulian (Accordion), and Keith Jordan (Trumpet).
Articles about Jenna have appeared in magazines and newspapers such as The New Mexico Magazine, May 2008, El Norteño Magazine, 2006 Aspectos Culturales, Santa Fe New Mexican, Albuquerque Journal, Taos News, Rio Grande Sun, The Eagle Tribune, Cheyenne, Wyo.
She has also appeared on Anthony Segura’s, Music New Mexico Style on Channel 27, Community Channel. Jenna is one of the featured artists on the KANW 2006-2007 Calendar-New Mexico Music Artists.
JENNA had the great opportunity to sing for one year with FATCITY -www.fatcityltd.com. She left the band Fatcity to proceed with her solo career as a singer.
Instrumentation
Jenna Martinez, Vocalist also
performs with music tracks
Discography
Mis Recuerdos (LP),
El Arbolito (LP),
Esa (LP),
Soy Del Norte, (LP)
Featured Artist on KANW Music of the Southwest CD's (Producer - Jerry Dean)
The Gold Series 2004
The Gold Series 2005
The Gold Series 2007
Los Quince Grande Awards CD
Links
| http://www.jennamtz.com |