There is an explosive and charismatic face in Comedy.
Described by many as hilarious and that is just an understatement!
Jay Martin has shielded his early life tragedies with a comedic
front. Rather than showing his pain and allowing people to feel sorry
for him, Martin became the neighbourhood clown and made people laugh
everywhere he went. Born of Jamaican decent, Martin was always the
entertainer; Martin's first big success came in 1997 when he and his
brother's band, Devon & the Metro Squad, received a JUNO award
for best Rap & R&B album.
One of Martin's closest friend suggested
that he try his hand at comedy, a logical choice for those that knew
him growing up. At his first show Martin was nervous. Following the
show, Martin said, "I couldn't believe how much people were feeling
my comedy." The standing ovation after the show was all the proof
he needed that he could do this comedy thing.
Toronto Sun columnist, Nicholas Davis, referred to Martin as "one
of Canada's fastest rising black comics". Martin headlined at
Toronto’s premier Comedy club Yuk Yuks in his first six months
of stand up. Martin's comedy is unique, he doesn't need to rely on
swearing or raunchy humour and it is has been well received by audiences
wherever he goes. In his first year of comedy, Martin has had the
pleasure of performing on stage with well known comics such as Canada's
Russell Peters Jean Paul, and Marc Trinidad and American Comics; Earthquake,
DC Curry, Damon Williams and many more. On all occasions, Martin has
more than held his own.
Jay Martin's comedy is a must see. His refreshing style of humour
will have you laughing uncontrollably as he takes you on a journey
like none other. Once you see him on stage, you can't imagine that
there is any other place he'd rather be.
