Hector Martignon: Jazz Musician in New York

About Hector Martignon

Hector Martignon is a New York City–based pianist and composer, born in Colombia and of Italian heritage. His work threads jazz improvisation through Latin American forms, Afro-Cuban rhythm, and European classical language, a hybrid reflected in Grammy-nominated albums including *Refugee* and *Second Chance*. At The Django he appears in settings such as the Hector Martignon Trio and projects like *Foreign Affair*. His playing favors structural clarity over display, building pieces that feel composed even at their most open.