Claire Martin

Acclaimed vocalist, Claire Martin, has spent the last 27 years honing the craft of jazz singing.

Multi-award winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE, alongside acclaimed pianist Jim Watson, take to the stage at Junction Goole for a very special and intimate concert of world class jazz.

Featuring a sparkling collection of numbers from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Carmen McRae, Claire explores the work of the twentieth century’s most iconic jazz vocalists, whose work continues to define a classic era of music.

Expect a world-class evening of music, featuring stylish reworkings of great American songbook classics, as well as a few surprises along the way!

To worldwide critical acclaim, she has established herself as a tour de force on the world jazz scene, as well as presenting programmes across BBC Radio platforms – including BBC Radio 3’s Jazz Line Up.

Her latest album sees her collaborate with arranger and composer Callum Au in an ambitious orchestral setting and has been met with critical acclaim.

A driving force behind the UK jazz scene, Claire has won array of accolades, including a British Jazz Award no less than six times. Her massive contribution to music was noted in 2011 when she was the proud recipient of an OBE.

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