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Martin Wheatley – Banjo. Martin was born in London on Aug. 29, 1958. He is a very versatile musician having played Folk, Rhythm-and-Blues and Rock 'n' Roll as well as most Jazz guitar styles and specializes in banjo music from the Ragtime era to the 1920's. He plays most stringed instruments, from the ukulele to the bass-guitar. He has toured Europe and America, giving concerts of music from the 20's and 30's with both the cabaret band "Rio Trio" and the various Keith Nichols ensembles. Martin is a most authentic and tasteful performer of jazz.