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Claire Martin - The Waiting Game (LP)

Name: Claire Martin - The Waiting Game (LP)
Brand: Claire Martin
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Claire Martin

LP
1 piece(s)
1992
12 tracks
50 min
vocal jazz

The Waiting Game

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Product description

Claire Martin's debut album, "The Waiting Game," is a captivating introduction to one of the most acclaimed British vocalists of the early 1990s. Released in January 1992 on Linn Records, this vocal jazz masterpiece showcases Martin's exceptional talent and her ability to breathe new life into both classic and contemporary songs. The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Jonathan Gee on piano and Arnie Somogyi on bass, who accompany Martin on a journey through a diverse range of tracks.

"The Waiting Game" opens with the upbeat "You Hit the Spot," setting a lively tone that carries through to tracks like "Be Cool" and "This Funny World." Martin's versatility is on full display as she effortlessly transitions from swinging jazz numbers to more introspective ballads like "If You Could See Me Now" and "The People That You Never Get to Love." The album also includes a standout cover of "Everything Happens to Me," a classic jazz standard that Martin makes her own.

With a running time of just over 50 minutes, "The Waiting Game" is a concise yet powerful collection of songs that highlight Claire Martin's unique voice and artistic vision. Whether you're a longtime fan of vocal jazz or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression. The album's production quality is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal performance captured in stunning detail. "The Waiting Game" is a testament to Claire Martin's incredible talent and her status as one of the most exciting voices in jazz.

This LP was released in 1992.

Tracks

You Hit the SpotClaire Martin
3:30
Be CoolClaire Martin
4:44
This Funny WorldClaire Martin
5:11
Better than AnythingClaire Martin
3:04
If You Could See Me NowClaire Martin
3:42
Some Cats KnowClaire Martin
4:33
The Waiting GameClaire Martin
3:08
It's Always Four A.M.Claire Martin
4:43
The People that You Never Get to LoveClaire Martin
4:12
TightClaire Martin
3:14
Everything Happens to MeClaire Martin
6:51
The Key to Your FerrariClaire Martin
3:27

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Product specifications

Details

Album: The Waiting Game
Artist: Claire Martin
LP release year: 1992
Album release date: 1 januari 1992
Label: Linn Records
EAN: 5020305200184
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 50 min
Tracks: 12 tracks

EAN

EAN: 5020305200184

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: UK
Genre: Vocal jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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Smooth British Dinner Jazz
5 out of 5 stars
alufzina966August 18, 2024United States🇺🇸
Claire Martin's "The Waiting Game" is a superb release from Linn Records, pressed in '92, with the recording done in '91 at the iconic EMI, Abbey Road Studios in London. The mastering was handled by Ray Staff at The Exchange, London. While it's not explicitly stated, this seems to be an AAA recording/mastering to my ears, as it boasts an analog sound quality with no noticeable digital artifacts. The mids, highs, and lows are all balanced beautifully, with the highs offering a lovely shimmer throughout each track. Claire's vocals are velvety, crisp, and smooth, with a breathy quality that adds to the overall allure. Arnie Somogyi's stand-up bass is presented as a grand, wooden instrument, plucked with human touch – his bass playing carries several tracks, as do other musicians. Jim Mullen's acoustic guitar also stands out, clear and precise when it's featured. Jonathan Gee's piano work is exceptional, particularly on "It's Always Four A.M.," complementing Claire's vocals perfectly to make the track truly special. This review is based on listening to this LP on a: Modified Rega P3 with RB880 tonearm and 144g counterweight, 11g Denon DL103r in a metal cap/housing, Delrin platter, Rega Neo Swagman psu, Isoacoustic Orea bronze feet (3), and a pro-ject turntable platform. The phono stage is a Whest Audio TWO.2 class A dual mono fully balanced phono stage, 65db/220ohms. The vinyl is 120g, flat, and well-centered with no warps, though it has some surface noise typical for its age and an unfortunate light scratch from my past handling that is audible. In conclusion: If you enjoy dinner jazz with a distinct UK flavor, well-recorded and mastered with a clear analog signature, grab a copy of Claire Martin's "The Waiting Game," pour your favorite drink, place it on your turntable, drop the needle, and indulge in the smooth, sweet British dinner jazz – though, of course, this LP sounds fantastic anytime! Highly recommended, five stars. Thank you for reading. *Note* All my vinyl records are cleaned on a "Project VC-S MK II Record Cleaner" vacuum record cleaning machine. Music: 5.0 – not a single filler track in my opinion. Mastering/pressing: 5.0 – Linn has done an excellent job here. Inner sleeve: 3.0 – mine has an anti-static one now, but it may have come with a white paper sleeve. Cover: 3.5 – a single cover with a photo of Claire on the front, her name and the title, a small red Linn Records emblem in the top left, and a smaller photo with all the relevant artist and LP info on the back.