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 |
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
