Shades of Love: Volume 1 — Coming Soon

Contemporary jazz ballads for late nights, slow dances, and timeless love.

I’m excited to share my new EP, Shades of Love: Volume 1—a collection of six contemporary jazz ballads led by warm saxophone melodies and a refined, romantic atmosphere.

✅ Early Access (Digital Download): Feb 12

✅ Streaming Everywhere: Feb 14

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🎄 Christmas with Cord Martin & Friends

Live at The Mulehouse

Celebrate the joy of the season with an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz, soul, and Christmas cheer as Cord Martin & Friends return to The Mulehouse for a special holiday concert.

Experience beloved Christmas classics and soulful originals performed with warmth, style, and a touch of Cord’s signature sound. From elegant ballads to festive grooves, this night promises to uplift hearts and bring the community together through music.

Featuring special guest vocalists and a full live band, this concert blends sophistication, celebration, and the true spirit of the holidays — an experience you won’t want to miss!

📍Show Details

📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025

🕔 Doors 5:00 PM | Show 6:00 PM

📍 The Mulehouse – Columbia, TN

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast so secure your spot NOW! Last year we SOLD OUT!

Grab your Tickets Here

Stars, Stripes & Sax - Live at the Mulehouse

An unforgettable night of Jazz, Soul & Celebration!

Join saxophonist Cord Martin for an electric evening of live music as Stars, Stripes & Sax lights up The Mulehouse this Fourth of July weekend! Experience the perfect blend of smooth originals, soulful classics, and crowd favorites like “Maputo,” “Mr. Magic,” and originals like “Urban Renaissance,” and his latest single “Naija Glow.”

Featuring special guest vocalist Paula Chavis and the exclusive fragrance launch of Sax & Soul, this event is more than a concert—it’s a vibe.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss your chance to be part of something special.

SHOW DETAILS:

📍 The Mulehouse – Columbia, TN

🗓️ Friday, July 5, 2025

⏰ Doors at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:30 PM

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"Cord Progression" Album Release Listening Party

March 16 from 2-4pm @ Nashville Tea Co.

Cord Progressions – Album Release Listening Party 🎷

📅 March 16, 2025 | 🕑 2:00-4:00 PM

📍 Nashville Tea Co. | 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN

Come celebrate the release of my new album, Cord Progressions, in an intimate and welcoming setting at Nashville Tea Co.! This is a FREE event – no cover charge!

Enjoy an afternoon of live music playback, behind-the-scenes stories about the album, and handcrafted tea-infused mocktails, including:

🍊 "Morning Inspiration" - A refreshing Paloma

🥃 "Urban Renaissance" - A bold Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Limited drinks and light refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so come early!

🎶 Let’s enjoy great music, good vibes, and meaningful conversations.

💿 Limited CDs will also be available for purchase for $15 (signed copies for $20)!

🎟 RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!

RSVP NOW!

Mule Day Performance at the Mulehouse!

An Evening of Jazz w/ Cord Martin & Friends

Join me for a special night of jazz celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and Mule Day! Get ready to groove to some of the most beloved classics reimagined in contemporary jazz style, alongside Cord's very own original compositions.

This will be a night to remember as we celebrate with soulful melodies of Cord Martin's show, Don’t miss out on this enchanting evening of music!

Previous events

✨ ALBUM RELEASE LISTENING PARTY! ✨

Monday, March 3, 2025 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM (CST, UTC-06)Mon, Mar 3, 2025 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM (CST, UTC-06)

Nashville Tea Company, 101 N. James Campbell Blvd. , Columbia, TN

Join me at Nashville Tea Co. on March 16 from 2 PM to 4 PM as we celebrate the release of my album, Cord Progressions! 🎷🔥

Experience the journey behind the music as I share the stories and inspirations that shaped this project. We’ll vibe to live music playback, and I’ll be performing along with instrumental tracks to bring these songs to life. 🎶

Plus, you don’t want to miss out on our exclusive tea-infused mocktails, crafted just for this event: 🍊 A refreshing Paloma 🥃 A bold Blood Orange Old Fashioned

Enjoy an intimate setting with great music, handcrafted drinks, and great company. And yes, I’ll have merch and CDs available to sign and purchase.

📍 Nashville Tea Co. – 101 N. James M. Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN 📅 March 16 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Let’s make this an unforgettable experience. See you there! 🎷✨

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Announcing My Debut Album: Cord Progressions

I am thrilled to share that my debut album, Cord Progressions, is set to release on January 30, 2025. Experience the soulful journey of Cord Progressions by Cord Martin. This dynamic compilation brings together captivating melodies that reflect life’s highs and lows, evolving through themes of love, resilience, and transformation. Let each note guide you through the soundtrack of life’s beautiful progression.

Pre-Save Now

You can pre-save Cord Progressions today to ensure it's added to your library upon release. Visit https://cordmartin.hearnow.com/cord-progressions to pre-save the album on your preferred platform.

Thank you for your continued support. I can't wait for you to experience the music we've created.

Musically Yours,

Cord J. Martin