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North Shields–born percussionist, writer, and producer Steve Martin discovered jazz through gospel roots before drumming in churches and touring with Kurios. Inspired by Matt Wilde, Madlib, J Dilla, and Makaya McCraven, he crafts sample-driven blends of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, and folk as Gepetto Trio. Based in Newcastle with his wife and cats, Steve creates with passion, autism, and ADD.