Martin Langford, saxophonist, Houston TX

Martin Langford has established himself as one of Houston's premier freelance musicians on all of the saxes (alto, soprano, tenor, and baritone), flute and clarinet.

He acknowledges that his proficiency on each instrument was developed because of his early training with the best private instructors: Hal Tennyson, Byron Hester, Richard Pickar and Jeff Lerner. He attended the University of Houston on scholarship as an applied flute major. After leaving UH, he studied at NTSU with Jim Riggs and played with the One O’Clock Lab Band.

Martin joined the Houston Professional Musicians Association and began playing professionally while still a student at Johnston Jr. High School. His first recording was made while a student at Parker Elementary as an original member of “The Singing Boys of Houston.” Playing music is both his passion and career.

Performing in the style required by the music is one of Martin's strengths.

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Houston Bands / Musicians

Houston has many world-class players and great sounding groups. Martin is fortunate to be playing with or has played with most of it's finest. The variety scans the spectrum from Big Band, Cover Band, or small Jazz Group; traditional to experimental. It is easy to find a musician who knows Martin or knows of his work. He is well thought of by his peers.

Tejano (recordings)

Little Joe y la Familia “Chicanisimo” (recipient of Grammy Tejano Music); Bob Gallarza “Pride and Passion”; David Marez “Bring’ it Back!”

Broadway Shows / Theatre

Motown-The Musical; West Side Story; Annie; Shrek; Chicago; Kiss Me Kate; Hello Dolly; Jesus Christ Super Star; Beautiful

Vegas style shows

The Rat Pack; The Four Tops; The Temptations; Marvin Gaye; Lou Rawls; Natalie Cole; Steve Lawrence & Edie Gorme'; Diane Schurr; Don Rickles.

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Symphonic

Houston Symphony Pops Orchestra; toured with American Pops in Japan.

He, also, performs with the Houston Symphony Orchestra when the repertoire includes a saxophone section.

Movie appearances

A Taste for Killing starring Henry Thomas and Michael Bain; A Woman of Independent Means starring Sally Fields and Ron Silver.

Klezmer / ethnic clarinet

"Friday Night Alive" celebrations at Congregation Beth Yeshurn.

Gospel / contemporary Christian

Live DVD concert with Kirk Franklin "Rebirth"

Private functions for every President of the United States

From Lyndon Johnson through George H. W. Bush