With more than twenty albums to his name – both as a leader and as a sideman – Martin Salemi is an eclectic musician, a prolific composer and a sought-after pianist and keyboardist.
« A beautiful example of what jazz can be today: a music nourished by all musics, free of yesterday’s constraints ». (Laurent Graulus – Musiq3)

His 2017 album ‘Short Stories’ (IGLOO Records ) was met with critical and public acclaim – « There’s some Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett in this young musician (…) a knock out » (Le Soir ***), « I really can’t praise this album highly enough (…) Get it! » (Lynn René Bayley, US). In 2018, he won first prize at the B-Jazz International Contest – « What a good band! They sound beautiful ».

His second trio album, ‘About Time’ (2021), was hailed an « instant classic » by Philippe Baron – RTBF and received a 4-star review in Jazz Magazine (FR). « Always of great accuracy and astonishing musicality (…). To listen to and re-listen to until you lose all sense of time. (…). Discover without delay! » (Brigitte Mahaux – Musiq3)

After a tour of Japan, he released his third album “Leaving: Live On Tour” (2023). “There’s an elegance to the trio throughout the record (…) A sophisticated sound that deserves fuller exposure beyond the trio’s home country.” Stephen Graham – Marlbank (UK)

In 2024, he unveiled “Daylight”, his fourth album as a leader on Igloo Records—this time with a stellar quintet featuring Daniel Jonkers, Boris Schmidt, Sylvain Debaisieux, and Lorenzo Di Maio. Blending genres with a fresh, modern touch, the album struck a chord with both listeners and critics. La Libre called it “a must-hear,” while Le Soir awarded it four stars, describing it as “a mosaic of sound, shimmering and exhilarating… Daylight is full of gifts. Its thrilling quality comes from him and his brilliant collaborators.”