JAZZ singer Claire Martin will hold the audience spellbound at Bridport Arts Centre tomorrow night.

Claire Martin OBE is taking to the road with her all new Swedish trio to celebrate the release of her new album Believin’ It.

Hailed by The Sunday Times as “Our finest jazz singer”, for more than 30 years, Claire has held audiences spellbound by her interpretation of song lyrics and her ability to reveal their stories with trademark warmth and authenticity whilst always remaining true to the jazz tradition.

‘Believin’ It’, showcases the dazzling technique and lustrous timbre that has seen Claire eight times recipient of a British Jazz Award, in a masterfully crafted collection of songs spanning the last five decades and revitalised through the inspired arrangements of pianist Martin Sjöstedt, fast becoming one of Sweden’s most sought after composer/arrangers.

Highlights include stylish, fresh renditions of popular songs such as Broken Wings by Mr. Mister and I’m Not in Love by 10cc alongside some of Claire’s personal favourites by artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Pat Metheny. There’s a tribute to legendary singer Lena Horne in a swinging version of Horne’s ‘Come Runnin’ and through a mesmerising version of ‘Cherry Tree Song’, Claire honours Norway’s most celebrated jazz singer Karin Krog.

Martin’s long-term commitment to championing the work of songwriters was recognised by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) with a Gold Badge Award in October 2018 and in November she was awarded her eighth British Jazz Award for Vocalist of the Year.

*Claire Martin, Friday, June 21, 7.30pm, Bridport Arts Centre. Call the box office for tickets.