< Bio Born and Raised in Germany, Martin Dreilich showed an interest in music early in his life. At eight years old, he studied the flute, and by ten years old was learning the accordion. By the age of fourteen he discovered his true musical heart in the blues. Inspired by many blues and soul musicians, he took up the drums. Martin’s talents where first showcased in his big brother’s band, Cool Tour. After ten years on the drums, he picked up the tenor saxophone. In 1998, Martin left Germany for the United States. Fueled by his love for the blues, Chicago was a natural choice for his new stomping grounds. Wasting no time on the Chicago circuit, Martin provided beats for several Chicago based blues bands including Madman Blues, The Mike Roberts Band, Less and the Most, Felix and the Cats, and Willy Big Eye Smith. He is also frequents several open mic blues jams in the Chicago area. It was one of these jams in late 99 that Martin was introduced to guitarist Neal Rudnik. Together the two collaborated on various projects before joining Doris Spain and Ciba Jensina.   Martin’s influences include: Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, and Stewart Copland. Martin would like to thank the following people for their support: Sam Cockrell, Mike Wheeler, Big Ray, Kenny Zimmerman, Lenny Spatafore, Joe Moss, Chico Banks, Toronzo Cannon, Brother John, Doug Lee, Pat T. Doody, Larry Ortega, Olina, all this friends and family, and his first employer.