Not by Chance is an album by jazz bassist Joe Martin.

The album was recorded at Sear Sound, New York City in January 2009.

[2] All but one of the tracks was written by Martin.

[1] Chris Potter mostly plays tenor saxophone, but uses bass clarinet on "The Balloon Song" and soprano sax on the title track.

[3] The album was released by Anzic Records on September 15, 2009.