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Recording of the Month: 'In some tunes it's just Martin and Barron, voice and piano working hand in glove to create some amazingly intimate moments.'
more >>The Jazz Times'Martin, who has always cited Ella Fitzgerald and Shirley Horn as major influences, can rightfully claim a place at their table.'
more >>The GuardianLive Review:'...she's a relaxed, funny and charismatic occupant of a spotlight's beam.'
more >>In Tune International'...this must rate as one of Claire's best albums.'
more >>Audiophile Audition
'From the stylistic, “cool” jazz of the quartet to the assured, versatile singing, all of the pieces fit intuitively.'
more >>Jazz History OnlineOne of the Best Albums of 2012: 'heartfelt delivery'
more >>Audio Video Club of Atlanta'This is her album, and her vocal chemistry is felt in the way she engages with every one of the 13 songs.'
more >>Winnipeg Free Press
'Martin is a great, expressive singer who makes these standards shine...'
more >>Record Collector'...Claire Martin returns with what is unequivocally one of the year's outstanding jazz vocal sets.'
more >>Jazz Journal'This is an outstanding album from one of the finest jazz singers in the world today.'
more >>Jazz FM 'The Yamaha Sunday Jazz Jam'One of her best albums ever.'
Jazz Rag'[Claire]'s malleable voice, jazz instinctiveness and interpretative powers...'
more >>Jazzwise'...gorgeous tone, faultless pitch, exquisite phrasing...'
more >>The Daily Telegraph'Martin's voice has a warmly seductive edge...'
more >>The Observer'...[Claire] has never sounded better.'
more >>Financial Times'...the delivery is immaculate.'
more >>LondonJazz...an unalloyed treat from start to finish.
more >>Remote Goat BlogLive Review: '...a swell time had been had by all.'
more >>Bewdley Festival'The vocal star was Claire, and she charmed everyone with her wonderful delivery.'
more >>The International Review of Music'A versatile performer with the capacity to find the inner life of whatever she sings.'
Yorkshire Post'...a team to treasure.'
more >>Sound Stage Experience'...this disc proves she has arrived as an impeccable master artist and one of the greatest living voices in jazz.'
more >>Next Magazine'...Martin is a wonderful interpreter who's perfectly paired with Bennett...'
more >>Home Theater Sound"...their partnership has created a rare and special collaboration where the superlative product is truly more than the sum of its parts."
more >>Cabaret Scenes'Both performers have flair for phrasing. Arrangements are refined and interesting.'
more >>Jazz times'When Britain's foremost jazz singer meets the island's most imaginative composer, the outcome is always stellar.'
more >>The New York Observer'...sung to perfection by England's best young jazz singer, Claire Martin.'
more >>The Wall Street Journal'The result is a kind of perfection...'
more >>The New York Times'...Martin, whose renditions...revealed the heart of a saloon torch beating inside the chipper jazz playmate.'
more >>In Tune International'...perfect combination of singer and pianist...'
more >>MusicWeb International"The collaboration between Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett works superbly."
more >>Record Collector"The blend is attractive and oddly harmonious."
more >>The Walman Report / Culinary Gourmet'Martin is a seasoned vocalist/performer and the end result is uniquely original.'
more >>Jersey Jazz"...an album that is a sheer delight from start to finish."
more >>The Irish Times"...plenty of wit and wordplay for the duo to savour, Martin is impeccable..."
more >>BBC Music Magazine'...near-perfect match of singer and accompanist...'
more >>The Yorkshire Post"Here's a lovely record...Martin is excellent throughout"
more >>Theater Mania"...her smokey voice caresses the composer's melodies."
more >>The Observer"...touching, clever, beautifully poised and deceptively casual-sounding."
more >>The Times'Martin's jazz virtuosity adds another dimension. When her honeyed timbre slips into the lower register she captures the romance of a Ben Webster tenor solo.'
more >>The Independentit was party time...bravo
more >>North London News'...a tempting mélange of the familiar and the under-visited...'
more >>LondonJazz'Claire Martin, both in the duo setting and in front of the chamber group made each song, each moment come to life.'
more >>O's Place Jazz Magazine'It is a pleasure to listen to!'
more >>The Scotsman"Martin's beautifully delivered interpretations are spot-on whatever the mood of the song..."
more >>Scotland on Sunday"...a joy to hear."
more >>London Jazz'...her intimate, deceptively unfussy vocal style perfectly complemented by his flawlessly eloquent piano.'
more >>Jazzwise'...every one is a small gem.'
more >>Jazz Journal'...the result is one timeless version of a song after another...Unequivocally recommended.'
more >>Jazzman"... son chaleureux et atmosphère lounge."
more >>The Jazz Breakfast"A life-affirming evening of sophisticated modern art."
more >>Record Collector"...Martin tackles the jazz vocal idiom with aplomb."
more >>Jazz TimesYou'll be hard pressed to do better than her latest release
more >>Jazz Magazine'La Londonienne Claire Martin fait l'unanimité des amateurs de jazz vocal de les plus tâtillons...'
more >>Music-Web International"...an interesting digression in her musical journey."
more >>allaboutjazz.com"A Modern Art is a gem."
more >>The Jazz RagClaire "at her most expressive"
more >>hifi.nl"Fijne jazz met gelukkig een audiofiele tint! Een aanrader, nee, verplichte kost voor liefhebbers!"
more >>Audio Video Club of Atlanta"...this time it's personal..."
more >>Audiophile Audition"...very highly recommended!"
more >>In Tune International"...assured, imaginative and irresistible..."
more >>allgigs.co.uk"The verdict? Super collection."
more >>thejazzmann.com"'A Modern Art' might just be her best album yet."
more >>Jazz Journal"lovers of superior jazz singing should acquire without delay."
more >>The Vortex"Quite simply a cracker of an album."
more >>SoundStage.com"In every song you can hear the singer's joy of creation and delight in performance."
more >>Mojo"...there’s no way she could come up with anything less than quality"
more >>The Observer"Her warm, natural style is complemented by the cream of today's British jazz scene."
more >>muszeroldal.hu"Claire Martin a BBC/British Jazz Awards ötszörös gyoztese..."
more >>Record Collector (Easy Listening)"An album that keep you on your toes."
more >>Record Collector"[Claire Martin's] in scintillating form..."
more >>BBC Music Magazine"Martin's delivery is artful across the genres."
more >>The Times"...utterly assured."
more >>UKVibe.org"'A Modern Art' seems set to be her most [album] successful to date."
more >>The Jazz Breakfast"This is, I think, the best one yet."
more >>Soul and Jazz and Funk"an intriguing mix of brand new material"
more >>Scotland on Sunday"Her eight-piece band is funky and certainly swings."
more >>Sunday Times"The most gifted jazz singer this country has produced in 20 years..."
more >>The Guardiana consummate jazz singer with old-school virtues
more >>Time Out... her finest album to date
more >>The Scotsman"...she is still a cut above the competition..."
more >>Irish Times"Claire Martin has such class and authority..."
more >>Northern Echo (Jazz Notes)"...must go straight into the best of 2009 list. It is a stunning tribute to an outstanding jazz singer..."
more >>London Evening StandardClaire Martin always delivers the goods
more >>BBC onlineClaire's voice starts silky and breathy and expands to gospel proportions
more >>Venue Magazine"Few vocalists have managed the unbroken success of Claire Martin..."
more >>Greater Manchester City Life"the singer herself is the incarnation of sass and vivacity"
more >>Metro"beautifully delivered with trademark cool-school virtuosity by Martin."
more >>Jazzwise"Claire Martin is really very good"
more >>StereoMojo"Curl up somewhere comfy then play this CD."
more >>The New York Observer"Her appearances in New York are rare. Don't even think about missing this one."
more >>MuszeroldalThe Hungarian publication reviews the Claire Martin box set...
more >>Wolf Entertainment GuideMartin was mesmerizing...she consistently sparkles
more >>The New York Times"Ms. Martin's subtle, beautifully acted interpretations give them [the songs] their due. "
more >>Cabaret Scenes"Claire Martin is one of the best jazz interpreters around."
more >>New York Timesbeautifully acted interpretations
more >>EDP24There are singers - and then there are singers
more >>Jazz.comher voice carries the unmistakable smokiness of June Christy
more >>Hi-Fi i Muzyka"W przypadku tej wykonawczyni nie moglo byc inaczej."
more >>The Jazz Rag"Well, I've been well and truly Claire Martinned - and it's a good thing to be, I can tell you."
more >>The Timestogether they make a stylish combination
more >>The StageA relaxed duo offering up a delightful selection of songs
more >>CodaClaire Martin has long been recognized as perhaps Britain's leading jazz singer.
more >>Northern EchoVery attractive package...
more >>High Fidelity“lyden er superb og matcher meget godt den ligeledes høje musikalske kvalitet”
more >>AudioVideoHD.comLa excelente vocalista de jazz "Claire Martin" se ha convertido en un auténtico icono del prestigioso sello escocés "Linn Records".
more >>JazzwiseThat rarest of things: a singer who actually lives up to the extravagant claims made on their behalf.
more >>Yorkshire PostNot just one of the best jazz singers in Britain, she's one of the best anywhere.
more >>Yorkshire PostYou can't have too much of a good thing.
more >>Sunday Post...a treat.
more >>BBC Website[a] stonking 4-CD set
more >>Audiophile AuditionMany of the songs are delivered with a jazzy twist and her trademark smoky-sweet voice.
more >>Manchester Evening NewsA model lesson in how to nurture conspicuous talent over time.
more >>Atlantic Audio SocietyAn impressive singer, Claire Martin...
more >>The Guardianthis long-standing local class act continues to grow
more >>Jazz ReviewIn short: a gem of an album, pulling off the difficult feat of simultaneously showcasing Martin's unrivalled vocal gifts and celebrating the extraordinarily moving quality of Horn's music. Strongly recommended.
more >>The Jazz RagThe result is wholly listenable - a happy hour of music.
more >>Record CollectorMartin sings with her now familiar emotional power, maintaining her concentration with the song in hand, and always remaining totally believable.
more >>Jazz Times(Her) voice is one of the most satisfying instruments in jazz.
more >>BBC Music MagazineClaire Martin shows why she's one of today's most sought-after singers
more >>Die WeltwocheClaire Martin ist eine dergrossen Jazzsängerinnen der Zeit.
more >>East Anglian Daily TimesClaire Martin is now more than a superb singer. . .she's also a fine entertainer who can hold court in the top concert halls of the world down to the cosiest and intimate cabaret club.
more >>LimelightAs befitting someone whose musical intelligence, jazz spirit and individuality make her the complete singer, England's finest jazz diva stamps her own personality on each track.
more >>Audio and Video ReviewYet another stunning release on the world-renowned label Linn Records.
more >>Jazz UKAs beautifully done as you might expect from such a class act.
more >>The Star LedgerIt's hard to imagine Horn not being impressed with Martin's tribute.
more >>MojoA quiet beauty for admirers of small-hours jazz.
more >>The Sunday PostAnother great album from a British jazz icon - CD of the Week
more >>The ObserverMartin has a perfect jazz voice - warm, textured and subtle.
more >>JazzwiseClaire Martin ticks that final box and moves closer to becoming the complete jazz singer she's always threatened to be.
more >>Independent on SundayA superior vocalist for a long time - (Claire Martin) has developed real grain and character in her voice.
more >>The Sunday Times
Martin's smoky voice has never sounded more authoritative.
more >>MojoPerhaps Martin's best album.
more >>Audiophile AuditionIt's hard to pick and choose from so many good tracks...Very highly recommended!
more >>Yorkshire PostAn exceptionally fine album from one of the best singers around.
more >>Evening StandardDemonstrates the poised phrasing and smoky tone that make Ms Martin our most sophisticated jazz singer.
more >>The ScotsmanCLAIRE Martin has remained at the top of the ever-growing heap of UK jazz singers over the past decade and more.
more >>Time OutOur fave female jazz singer, Martin is absolutely peerless.
more >>www.girlsingers.orgMs. Martin is often called "The UK's finest jazz singer." This disc makes a strong case.
more >>The Vortex Website / MagazineIn short: a gem of an album. Strongly recommended.
more >>Atlanta Audio SocietyClaire Martin has an intuitive sense of how to handle the emotion in a song lyric, or even a single word.
more >>Rainbow Network WebsiteWhat is impressive is the range of Martin’s voice which is, by turns, soaring, sensuous, plaintive and powerful.
more >>The HeraldWithout imitating her heroine, (Claire Martin) captures her essence beautifully.
more >>The GuardianIf anyone can get away with a Shirley Horn tribute, it's Claire Martin, whose subtle musical intelligence and jazz sensibilities have been deepening for a long time.
more >>Record CollectorConsidered by many, this writer included, as the UK's premier jazz singer.
more >>BBC WebsiteShirley's passed the flame to Claire, who's using it to light fireworks. Go girl!
more >>Observer Music MonthlyThe complete jazz singer she's always threatened to be.
more >>The First Post (website)Claire Martin shows yet again why she is the classiest and most convincing UK female singer around.
more >>All About Jazz websiteOne of my favorite jazz vocalists.
more >>The TimesThe most intelligent and assured singer in the country.
more >>Jazz TimesFor my money she's not only the finest female British jazz singer of her generation but possibly of all time.
more >>www.jazzreview.comA delightful union of two of the UK's most recognized talents.
more >>Atlanta Audio SocietyThis Linn SACD was a revelation for me.
more >>Evening StandardIn lively form.
more >>Birmingham PostJazz CD of the Week
more >>Good Sound MagazineOne of the best jazz singers around.
more >>Audiophile AuditionVery, very highly recommended!
more >>Sunday TimesAs polished as you could hope for.
more >>Yorkshire PostThere isn’t a better singer than (Claire Martin) around.
more >>Sunday PostAs always with Linn, the recording sounds fantastic.
more >>Scotland on SundayOrder this CD pronto: it's a gem.
more >>Daily TelegraphStyle does not go out of style.
more >>JazzwiseA joy from start to finish.
more >>HMV ChoiceJust over an hour of pure class.
more >>The HeraldA treat of the most sophisticated kind.
more >>JazzReview.comnot only formidable talent but good taste
more >>Jazz TimesListen to Martin dazzle
more >>Good Sound.coman exciting, engaging blend
more >>JazzwiseYou do really feel that you're sitting either in the middle of the group or next to the band
more >>Scotland on Sundayan artist of great musicality
more >>Yorkshire Postanother peach of an album
more >>JazzwiseOne of Claire's best albums to date
more >>Jazz ReviewMartin is breezy, even masterful
more >>The HeraldA superb collection
more >>The GuardianVery classy indeed
more >>The Scotsmanhip-but-sophisticated interpretations
more >>Rainbownetwork.comsexy and seductive
more >>CODA jazz magazineMartin is a true jazz performer
more >>Audiophile Auditionthese tracks are near demonstration quality
more >>Audio & Video Lifestyle Australiawill really get your toes a-tappin'
more >>BBCiwrings passion from every belted-out note
more >>In-Tune International[an] appealing smoky-tinged voice
more >>ejazznewsthe slightly husky tones of her voice make the spine tingle
more >>Jazz ExpressIf her debut was good this one is even better.
more >>The ObserverTo 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.
more >>CC NewzI recommend this CD without hesitation.
more >>Her voice is darker and more persuasive than on previous records.
more >>Evening StandardTalent, personality and a refreshingly slick approach.
more >>Audio & Video Lifestyle AustraliaThis album is one classy jazz vocal release that will be hard to beat. *****
more >>LP: Magazine for Analogue Hi-Fi and Vinyl CultureLinn sets the bar with this release.
more >>Brighton Evening ArgusWidely recognised as the best British jazz singer of her generation
more >>Audiophile AuditionVery, very highly recommended!
more >>Jazz UKClaire Martin has been a class act for years.
more >>HMV ChoiceClaire Martin still seems as fresh a talent as ever.
Jazzwiseexemplary timing and indisputable stage presence
more >>Los Angeles Timesa first rate introduction to the work of this first rate jazz artist
more >>Guitaristthis is a real treat
more >>The Observerone of Britain's finest voices
more >>Classic CDher voice smoulders
more >>Sunday Timesone of the few world-class singers
more >>Hi-Fi News & Record Reviewcool, jazzy vocals
more >>Jazzwiseseductively honeyed treatments
more >>Jazz Journal InternationalThis lady simply gets better
more >>The ObserverThe album has a vitality essential to jazz
more >>Jazz on CDIt's a great album
more >>Classical Musica cleverly chosen batch of songs
more >>Gramophoneshe has a soft, husky voice and good intonation and a superb band
more >>Jazz On CDMartin is at home with both swing and ballads
more >>Gramophoneeasily as good as its predecessors
more >>The Stagea talent to be savoured.
more >>Hi Fi News and Record ReviewLinn can be proud of this one.
more >>Jazz TimesA gifted interpreter of songs, with a wonderful sense of repertoire.
more >>Jazz Journal...blessed not only with a wonderful voice but also the rare ability to use it with style, intelligence and wit.
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