Martin Drew was born on 11 February 1944 in
Northampton, England, and started to play the drums when he was six years old. He played his first professional engagement at the age of 13. Studying with drummer
George Fierstone gave Drew a solid musical and technical background. Drew was best known for his extensive work in
Oscar Peterson and
Ronnie Scott's groups, with which he became an international name. Between 1997 and 2000, Drew led a quartet with
Mornington Lockett on tenor saxophone, Gareth Williams on piano, and
Laurence Cottle on electric bass. In 2000, Drew formed the Celebrating The Jazz Couriers quintet with Mornington Lockett. ==Musicians worked with==