Claire Martin concentrates on her core jazz-based strengths, delivering pithy, worldly-wise lyrics with warmth and intelligence, interacting with a sparky, vigorous band.
Produced by Richard Cottle
Claire Martin – vocals
Gareth Williams – piano
Geoffrey Keezer – piano and electric piano
Richard Cottle – keyboards and organ
Geoff Gascoyne – double bass
Laurence Cottle – bass guitars
Clark Tracey – drums
Ian Thomas – drums
Nigel Hitchcock – saxes
Phil Robson – guitar
Miles Bould – percussion
Ian Shaw – additional vocals
The Tapestry String Quartet
Recorded at Snakeranch Studios, London, 2-5 April & 6-7 May 2002
Additional Recording at Denham Grange studio 14-17 May 2002
Recording Engineers: Gerry O’Riordan, Phil Harmer, Richard Cottle, John Gallen.
Assistant Engineer: Paul Richardson
Mixed at Cottage Studios, Glasgow, 13-15 August 2002
Mix Engineer: Calum Malcolm
The SACD layer is both 5.1 channel and 2-channel. The Studio Master files are 96kHz / 24 bit.
Claire would like to thank Richard Cottle for endless energy, enthusiasm and encouragement. This has been a most enjoyable recording experience and your judgement, insight and musicianship have been outstanding.
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett for song suggestions and two beautiful arrangements. Joel Siegel for a brilliant new lyric (hope you like the tempo!) – thank you both for your continued support and friendship.
Now playing :
| Track | Time | Listen | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Something's Coming | 04:50 | Play | L Bernstein, Steven Sondheim |
| 02. Love At Last | 03:50 | Play | J Harkins |
| 03. The Gentleman Is A Dope | 04:13 | Play | C Martin, R Cottle |
| 04. These Foolish Things | 04:08 | Play | Strachey/Marvell |
| 05. It's Raining in My Heart | 05:27 | Play | Bryant, Bryant |
| 06. Too Darn Hot | 03:52 | Play | Cole Porter |
| 07. Black Coffee | 05:25 | Play | Burke, Francis-Webster |
| 08. Noir | 04:13 | Play | J Siegel, R Cottle |
| 09. Love is a Necessary Evil | 04:37 | Play | Jack Segal |
| 10. When I Fall In Love | 04:39 | Play | E Heyman, Victor Young |
| 11. I Can Let Go Now | 03:41 | Play | M McDonald |
| 12. Four Walls | 05:26 | Play | Geoff Keezer |
| 13. Blue Motel Room | 01:59 | Play | J Mitchell |
Friday, 30th July, 2010
6:00pm
The Pizza Express
London
Dean Street Soho
Claire plays her last London date before the London Jazz Festival in November. Two shows: 7.30 and 10pm. With Gareth Williams on piano, Laurence Cottle on bass and Ian Thomas who will be drumming in place of Chris Dagley who so sadly lost his life last night. We are all devastated and will dedicate both shows to his memory. Our thoughts and love go out to Jan his partner and his three children. R.I.P Chris. Will miss you mate…..
Thursday, 30th September, 2010
7:00pm
Aaborg Jazz Festival
Aalborg, Huset
Friday, 1st October, 2010
8:00pm
Jazzhus Dexter. Vindegade 65, Odense C, DK-5000.
Odense
Denmark
Wednesday, 6th October, 2010
8:00pm
South Holland Arts Centre
Spalding
The South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SS
With the fabulous Mr. Ian Shaw!
Saturday, 9th October, 2010
7:30pm
LIverpool Philharmonic Hall
Liverpool
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra John Lennon Song Book 70th Birthday Saturday 9 October 2010 7:30 pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall John Wilson conductor Claire Martin singer Curtis Stigers singer Mark McGann narrator and singer A sell out in 2008, we’ve brought this concert back by popular demand on the 70th anniversary of John Lennon’s birthday. Join us for a very special evening of songs – a rare opportunity to hear classics including Imagine, Woman, Norwegian Wood, Jealous Guy, I am the Walrus and others accompanied by a full symphony orchestra and sung by some of the UK’s top vocalists.
Monday, 11th October, 2010
8:00pm
Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark
Thursday, 14th October, 2010
8:00pm
Viborg
Viborg, Denmark
