To be original without sounding outlandish or just plain dotty is a difficult trick to bring off, especially for singers but Claire Martin has always managed it with grace and poise.
The Observer
Too Darn Hot!
Too Darn Hot!
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- Something's ComingComposer(s) L Bernstein, Steven SondheimArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Nigel Hitchcock - alto saxophone
Something's Coming
04:50$2.30 - Love At LastComposer(s) J HarkinsArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Phil Robson - guitar, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Nigel Hitchcock alto saxophone
Love At Last
03:50$2.30 - The Gentleman Is A DopeComposer(s) Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein IIArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Phil Robson - guitar, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Miles Bould - percussion, Ian Shaw - vocals
The Gentleman Is A Dope
04:13$2.30 - These Foolish ThingsComposer(s) Strachey/MarvellArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Richard Cottle - electric piano
These Foolish Things
04:08$2.30 - It's Raining in my HeartComposer(s) Bryant, BryantArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, The Tapestry String Quartet - Andrew Haveron - 1st violin, David Alberman - 2nd violin, Levine Andrade - viola, Caroline Dale - cello, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums
It's Raining in my Heart
05:27$2.30 - Too Darn HotComposer(s) Cole PorterArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Miles Bould - percussion
Too Darn Hot
03:52$2.30 - Black CoffeeComposer(s) Burke, Francis-WebsterArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Richard Cottle - organ, Laurence Cottle - bass guitar, Ian Thomas - drums, Nigel Hitchcock - tenor saxophone
Black Coffee
05:25$2.30 - NoirComposer(s) J Siegel, R CottleArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums, Richard Cottle - electric piano and vibes, Nigel Hitchcock - tenor saxophone, Miles Bould - percussion
Noir
04:13$2.30 - Love is a Necessary EvilComposer(s) Jack SegalArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums
Love is a Necessary Evil
04:37$2.30 - When I Fall In LoveComposer(s) E. Heyman, Victor YoungArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, The Tapestry String Quartet - Andrew Haveron - 1st violin, David Alberman - 2nd violin, Levine Andrade - viola, Caroline Dale - cello, Gareth Williams - piano, Geoff Gascoyne - double bass, Clark Tracey - drums
When I Fall In Love
04:39$2.30 - I can let go nowComposer(s) M. McDonaldArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Gareth Williams - piano, Laurence Cottle - bass guitar, Ian Thomas - drums, Miles Bould - percussion, Richard Cottle - keyboards, Nigel Hitchcock - tenor saxophone
I can let go now
03:41$2.30 - Four WallsComposer(s) Geoff KeezerArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Geoffrey Keezer - piano and electric piano, Laurence Cottle - bass guitars, Ian Thomas - drums, Richard Cottle - keyboards and programming
Four Walls
05:26$2.30 - Blue Motel RoomComposer(s) J MitchellArtist(s) Claire Martin - vocals, Ian Shaw - vocals
Blue Motel Room
01:59$2.30
Total running time: 56 minutes.
Album information
Claire Martin concentrates on her core jazz-based strengths, delivering pithy, worldly-wise lyrics with warmth and intelligence, interacting with a sparky, vigorous band.
From an exciting new arrangement of Something's Coming from Bernstein's West Side Story, to Joni Mitchell's Blue Motel Room arranged by jazz singer Ian Shaw, the album mixes jazz standards with new arrangements to create an original showcase for Claire's clever musicality and superb vocals.
Too Darn Hot! features an enviable line-up of some of Britain's top jazz talents (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) plus the Tapestry String Quartet.
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Reviews
Claire Martin has been a class act for years.
Jazz UK
This album is one classy jazz vocal release that will be hard to beat. *****
Audio & Video Lifestyle Australia
Linn sets the bar with this release.
LP: Magazine for Analogue Hi-Fi and Vinyl Culture
Her voice is darker and more persuasive than on previous records.
Jazzwise
