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Described by the New York Observer as "talented and hip beyond her years" and acclaimed as "the best ever British jazz singer" in a recent issue of America’s leading jazz publication Jazz Times, Claire Martin was born to sing. Growing up in a house full of music in Wimbledon, South London, she’d learned all of Judy Garland’s songs by the time she was 12. But it was hearing Ella Fitzgerald’s legendary “Song Books” that changed her life inspiring her to go to Stage School and then to study singing in London and New York. A further seminal moment came at 18 when she saw the great improvising singer Betty Carter at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club

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The Light Ahead

By Sarah L King

Label: Peccadillo in association with ECN Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Heron; Inner Child; April; Get My Fingers Burnt; Overjoyed; Ain't Gonna Rain; We've Gotta Find A Way; Never Can Say Goodbye; My Pointless Plan; Let Me Be The One You Love; Just A Little Lovin'; Like Leaves In The Wind.

Article: Album Review

Rachael Calladine Quintet: Soho Elegy

Read "Soho Elegy" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
September 14, 2026

Singer Rachael Calladine returns with Soho Elegy, a release that marks a significant step forward from her previous album, The Game (33 Jazz, 2025), which drew primarily on jazz standards. Here, Calladine turns the spotlight towards original material, with a collection of songs written by her long-standing collaborators, pianist Dr. Adrian York and guitarist Pat McCarthy, alongside two compositions ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dolly Parton By Jazz Artists, New Music By Steve Rawlins, Candice Hoyes, Jonathan Karrant, Emma Dayhuff, Nicole McCabe & Savannah Harris

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 14, 2026

This broadcast features Dolly Parton songs covered by jazz artists, along with new music from Steve Rawlins, Candice Hoyes, Jonathan Karrant, Emma Dayhuff, Nicole McCabe & Savannah Harris, plus birthday shoutouts to Teri Thornton, Kristina Koller, Claire Martin, Valerie Simpson, Akiko Tsuruga, Sinne Eeg, Sherrie Maricle, Lois Deloatch, Gabrielle Stravelli, Julia Dollison and Tomoko Omura, among ...

News: Performance / Tour

Mark Winkler & London's Claire Martin Team For Fundraising Concert To Benefit Animals

July 18, 2026

Mark Winkler and Claire Martin Live at Catalina Jazz Club Fundraising Concert To Benefit Richard Del Belso Animal Rescue On Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Award-winning British jazz vocalist Claire Martin and acclaimed American singer-songwriter Mark Winkler will reunite for a special one-night-only concert at Catalina Jazz Club on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at ...

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April

August 19, 2026

Album: The Light Ahead
By Sarah L King
Label: Peccadillo in association with ECN Music
Released: 2026
Duration: 03:56

Article: Album Review

Sarah L King: The Light Ahead

Read "The Light Ahead" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
March 12, 2026

Sarah L. King follows up her assured debut album, Fire Horse (ECN Music, 2024), with The Light Ahead. She maintains the format of the first album, mixing cover versions with eight of her own compositions. There is a clear shift in the tone of this release, with the focus being far more optimistic and celebratory. “I ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music By Kate Olson, Nate Smith, Myra Melford, Craig Taborn with Tomeka Reid & Ches Smith, Celebrating Jazz Capricorns & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
January 19, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Kate Olson, Nate Smith, Myra Melford, Craig Taborn with Tomeka Reid & Ches Smith, plus Part 2 of a look back at some notable 2025 releases, with birthday shoutouts to Pamela Wise, Georgia Mancio, Margaret Slovak, Michelle Walker, Myra Melford, Carol Sudhalter, Christine Tobin and Honorable Man Bucky Pizzarelli (100!), ...

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Theo Bleckmann, Michael Garrick, and Conrad Herwig

by Jerome Wilson
December 10, 2025

This episode features recent releases by Theo Bleckmann, Tom Ollendorff and Conrad Herwig as well as older music from Michael Garrick. Bill Bruford, and Lee Konitz.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Bob Lark “Evidence" from ...

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The Birdland Big Band, Linda Dachtyl, Michael Mayo, Sofija Knezevic, Eric Byrd Trio, Carmen Staaf & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 15, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from The Birdland Big Band, Linda Dachtyl, Michael Mayo, Sofija Knezevic, Eric Byrd and the first single from Carmen Staaf's latest project, with birthday shoutouts to Teri Thornton, Sherrie Marricle, Claire Martin, Pete McGuinness, Akiko Tsuruga, Alyssa Allgood and Sinne Eeg, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you ...