The music of Isaac de Martin, otherwise known as IKE, blends jazz and electronic influences into warm, smooth, and often cinematic soundscapes. A certain eclecticism is not surprising considering that the composer, producer and guitarist was born in Italy into a musical family with British roots, studied classical guitar, graduated in jazz and went on to develop his personal style through creative experimentation, live touring and collaborative work with artists from a variety of disciplines and countries.
Ahead of the release of his album On Higher Dreams on 30th May 2025, for London label Wah Wah 45s, IKE joins One Jazz to present a curated mixtape of personal influences, but uniquely stays within Italy for an enjoyable blend of Italian jazz and jazz-adjacent musics.
Hear On Higher Dreams: Influences with IKE on rotation on One Jazz.
IKE’s image by Dovile Sermokas