Britain's leading female jazz singer Claire Martin returns with a new studio album.
Multi-award winning singer Claire Martin's first four albums in a new boxed set.
The Waiting Game / Devil May Care / Old Boyfriends / Make This City Ours
The UK’s finest jazz singer recalls the songs and spirit of the late and legendary Shirley Horn.
The eleventh studio album by the "Madonna of British Jazz."
Britain’s best dressed divas sing Bacharach, Sondheim and Tamla Motown.
Claire celebrates her jazz roots with a splendid line-up of some of Britain’s top jazz talents.
Claire Martin concentrates on her core jazz-based strengths.
The best tracks selected from Claire Martin's first seven albums for Linn Records.
Claire Martin's seventh Linn Records release, now on Multichannel SACD.
A rare, and brilliant, side-step from her traditional jazz roots.
The album which led to a BBC Jazz Award – Best Vocalist for Claire Martin in 1997.
The multi-award winning vocalist recorded live at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
Released in the year that Claire received the Rising Star Award at the British Jazz Awards.
An early gem from the now-established "First Lady" of UK jazz.
The debut album, chosen by The Times as one of their "Records of the Year".
Sunday, 14th March, 2010
7:45pm
Warwick Arts Centre
Warwick
Warwick University
Sun 14 Mar 7.45pm Studio £14, students £11 Musicians: Claire Martin (Voice), Gareth Williams (Piano), Lawrence Cottle (Bass), Chris Dagley (Drums)
Tuesday, 16th March, 2010
7:30pm
OXJAM at Leighton Middle School
Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Middle School Hall Tuesday, 16th March Doors Open 7.30pm – On-stage at 8pm – Closes at 10pm Admission £12 – Concessions £7.50 – Children Under 16 £5.00 Get Tickets Now – Only from CocoaBerry – 6 Hockliffe Street – 01525-381341 Lucky Leighton! For one night only, six of Britain’s leading jazz musicians are getting together to perform an exclusive charity gig at Leighton Middle School in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire in aid of OxJam, the live music arm of international charity, Oxfam. OxJam Jazz Club features: • Claire Martin –multi-award winning, international jazz vocalist and co-presenter of BBC Radio 3’s, Jazz Line Up • Bruce Adams – British Jazz Award winning master of the trumpet and flugel horn • Karen Sharp – former Humphrey Lyttelton’s saxophonist, broadcaster and bandleader • Gareth Williams – leading virtuoso British jazz pianist • Arnie Somogyi – top British bassist and one of Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars • Clark Tracey –multiple British Jazz Award winning drummer On Tuesday 16th March, Leighton Middle School’s Hall will be turned into a buzzing Jazz Club, just for one exciting evening, with its own bar, catering and charity auction. OxJam Jazz Club is part of the 2010 Oxjam Music Festival in Leighton-Linslade. All the musicians, along with many individuals and businesses in the town, are volunteering their time and effort with no fees to help raise funds for Oxfam. This unique performance is sponsored by local specialists in traditional sweets and luxury chocolates, CocoaBerry (www.cocoaberry.co.uk). Charity Jazz Raffle on the night – including a ‘Signed Surprise’ from jazz-pop legend, Jamie Cullum; One Year’s Membership to world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Club in Soho, London; personally Signed CDs from some of Britain’s top jazz musicians; two tickets to London’s 606 Club, the most delicious CocoaBerry chocolates you’ve ever tasted; and much, much more! Tickets £5. Prizes worth hundreds! Great music. Helping Oxfam. A local event that’s just too good to miss! Press contact – 07973 510458 – paul@tatenet.co.uk **For a full listing of all Oxjam music events in Leighton see: www.Iloveleighto
Wednesday, 17th March, 2010
7:45pm
Swansea Jazzland
Swansea
St. James Social Club, St. James Crescent, Uplands, Swansea, SA1 6DR
Laurence Cottle with his all star big band with featured vocalist Claire Martin. For one night only!! Swansea Jazzland St. James Social Club St. James Crescent Uplands Swansea SA1 6DR 01792 380615 07501 928438
Saturday, 20th March, 2010
7:45pm
Gala Ball at The Sheraton Grand Hotel
Edinburgh
FESTIVAL SQUARE 1, EDINBURGH, EH3 9SR
Champagne Reception 7.15pm Dancing until 1.00am Black Tie Rub shoulders with the elite of Scottish culture and business, sip champagne, enjoy a delicious three course meal, bid for fabulous auction prizes and then dance the night away to the award-winning sound of Scotland’s national symphony orchestra and the RSNO Big Band, Kings of Swing with Claire Martin featured vocalist. Reserve your place now to ensure you don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of music and fun. “The whole night was yet again first class … the music, really exceptional.” Mackay & Inglis “… the best event in the Edinburgh calendar.” Johnston Carmichael The funds raised through the annual Gala Balls make a crucial contribution towards the RSNO’s inspirational education programmes across the length and breadth of the country.
Sunday, 28th March, 2010
7:45pm
606 Club
Chelsea
90 Lots Road Chelsea
The Laurence Cottle Big Band with featured vocalist Claire Martin play their favourite London venue. The 606 has been the haunt for all the players in Laurie’s band for many years!! Book early as this always sells out fast!
Saturday, 10th April, 2010
7:30pm
Maddermarket Theatre
Norwich
St. John’s Alley NR2 1DR