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On the Side

Best known as the Martin in experimental jazz trio Medeski, Martin & Wood, drummer Billy Martin has translated his forward-thinking style into a duo setting alongside rising San Francisco-based keyboard star Wil Blades. The duo’s new album, Shimmy, is aptly named, a danceable mishmash of deep organ grooves and savvy improvisation. Touring in support of that record, they’ll get their groove on at Club Metronome in Burlington this Sunday, July 8.