British drummer Martin France is considered as one of the leading figures in modern European jazz. Having been involved in drumming since the age of nine Martin France America's leading players too. He has performed in all five continents including concerts and tours in nearly forty countries worldwide. A turning point in his early career was his role within the Eighties anarcho-musical big band LOOSE TUBES where he began long-standing partnership with many of its members. His association with Django Bates has led to many diverse projects apart from the jazz environment they normally inhabit withHuman Chain and Delightful Precipice. These include film soundtracks, Jazz theatre, cross cultural collaborations and projects involving classical orchestras including the LSO and the London Sinfonietta. He has been featured on radio and TV all over the world performing "live" shows for international broadcast. Also Martin's talents have been very much in demand and he has appeared on many recordings with Django Bates and the groups Human Chain, Loose Tubes, Delightful Precipice and many others.