With more than twenty albums to his name – both as a leader and as a sideman – Martin Salemi is an eclectic musician, a prolific composer and a sought-after pianist and keyboardist. « A beautiful example of what jazz can be today: a music nourished by all musics, free of yesterday’s constraints ». (Laurent Graulus – Musiq3). . In 2024, he unveiled “Daylight”, his fourth album as a leader on Igloo Records—this time with a stellar quintet featuring Daniel Jonkers, Boris Schmidt, Sylvain Debaisieux, and Lorenzo Di Maio. Blending genres with a fresh, modern touch, the album struck a chord with both listeners and critics. La Libre called it “a must-hear,” while Le Soir awarded it four stars, describing it as “a mosaic of sound, shimmering and exhilarating… Daylight is full of gifts. Its thrilling quality comes from him and his brilliant collaborators.”