Search - Claire Martin :: The Very Best of Claire Martin

The lady swings!

6hill | Helsinki, Finland | 12/07/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Certainly Britain's equivalent of Diana Krall, Martin's voice is efforless, smoky when needed, and powerful when appropriate. This collection, spanning the entirety of her eclectic musical career, manages to squeeze in both haunting brilliance (e.g. "Riverman") and emotional ballads that effortlessly surpass classics in their grace. However, I like her best when she lets it rip in style - "Partners in Crime" is simply infectious!A perfect introduction to those new to Claire Martin. Although not all of her best moments are on the CD, it gives a good overall picture of her vocal talent. She certainly knows how to swing."

Wanted smoke but got mostly sugar

Q. Design | chicago, il USA | 07/31/2002

(2 out of 5 stars)

"From reviews I'd read here and elsewhere, I was under the impression that this artist was less contemporary "smooth" jazz and more traditional, old school, smoky and backroom sounding.After listening trough the CD I was left disappointed. With the exception of a really terrific cover of Nick Drake's Riverman, I found these tunes a bit too perky and saccharin for my taste.If smooth jazz is your cup of tea, this will probably satisfy. But if Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgarald are more to your taste, this will probably leave you - like me - wishing for something with a little more grit."