Claire Martin

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Take My Heart

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Jazz vocalist Claire Martin sings Nick Drake's Riverman and Lennon & McCartney's Help in some fantastic original readings of these favourites.

Produced by Paul Stacey

Claire Martin – vocals
Paul Stacey – guitars, keyboards
Jeremey Stacey – drums
Noel Gallagher – acoustic guitar
Jason Rebello – keyboards
Mornington Lockett – clarinet, saxophones
Gareth Williams – piano
Arnie Somogyi – double bass

AKD 093 (Linn Records)

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital)

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Track Time Listen Writer
01. Riverman 04:34 Play Lewis Curtis Reginald
02. Take My Heart 03:41 Play Gordon Mills
03. Only The Lonely 02:56 Play Cahn, J. Van Heusen
04. Queen Bee 05:26 Play Rupert Holmes
05. Brilliant Trees 05:29 Play David Sylvian
06. Jonah 03:41 Play Paul Simon
07. Help! 04:30 Play Lennon, McCartney
08. Inner City Girl 04:38 Play C.Martin, G.Williams, C.Glasson
09. Pleading Guilty 04:20 Play C.Martin, P.Stacey
10. I Scare Myself 04:37 Play D. Hicks
11. Baby Plays Around 03:09 Play Cait O’Riordan, Elvis Costello

Take My Heart – Jazzwise

Claire Martin’s bridge-building between jazz and adult pop is evident on most of her albums, but “Take My Heart” is arguably the most assured statement of it. Her richly expressive voice is set off by Paul Stacey’s imaginative ensemble arrangements, several which incorporate a sympathetically used string section. Noel Gallagher’s guest spot on Help may shift some extra copies, but the real achievement of the album lies in her treatment of songs such as Nick Drake’s evocative Riverman, a brooding take on Only the Lonely, or the drum-less version of David Sylvain’s Brilliant Trees. Don’t look for her more swinging mode here, but her seductively honeyed treatments underline her ability to combine genres in satisfying fashion.

written for jazzwise on the 04 October 1999.

Take My Heart – Hi-Fi News & Record Review

Martin’s sixth for Linn is more of the same – cool, jazzy vocals in a 1950′s vein – but collectors will scarf it up because Oasis’ Noel Gallagher guests on one track. Which shouldn’t obscure Martin’s performance, nor her most adventurous choice of material yet.

written for hi-fi news & record review on the 04 October 1999.

 
 

LIVE DATES

Saturday, 25th February, 2012
8:00pm

Buxton Opera House
Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6XN

Water Street

Four Four Time 2012 The long-running partnership of one of the foremost jazz singers of her generation and the legendary classical and screen composer has played to packed houses and rave reviews in New York, London and elsewhere since 2000. Claire and Richard both share a great love of the American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin, widely considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Berlin wrote hundreds of songs, many becoming major hits, which made him a legend before he turned thirty. This brand new show, with classy arrangements by Richard, will include such classics as Let’s Face The Music And Dance, How Deep Is The Ocean, What’ll I Do?, Cheek To Cheek and Let Yourself Go, all delivered with the style and panache that you would expect from these two great friends and world-class artists. ‘Style does not go out of style’……

Tuesday, 14th February, 2012 -
Wednesday, 15th February, 2012
8:45pm

The Pizza Express
London

Dean Street Soho

St.Valentine’s ‘love in’ with Claire Martin and her trio. 2 nights of love songs featuring pianist Gareth Williams, Laurence Cottle on bass and Matt Skelton on drums. Requests will be taken and dedications read out!!

Saturday, 11th February, 2012
7:45pm

The LIghts
Andover

West Street Andover Hampshire SP10 1AH

Claire Martin and Ian Shaw for one night only. Not to be missed!

Friday, 3rd February, 2012
8:00pm

Stoneybeck Inn
Penrith

Bowscar, Penrith CA11 8RP

Claire Martin with guitar legends Jim Mullen and Laurence Cottle for an intimate trio evening. This is the venue’s first jazz night, so come along and support it and shake off your Winter blues!