Release date: 14-06-2006

2006 German issue 9-track vinyl LP alimited edition 180g vinyl mastered at the world famous Emil-Berliner-Studios in Hannover, Germany- Claire Martin concentrates on her core jazz-based strengths, delivering pithy, worldly-wise lyrics with warmth and intelligence, interacting with a sparky, vigorous band. "Claire Martin concentrates on her core jazz-based strengths: delivering pithy, worldly-wise lyrics with warmth and intelligence: interacting with a sparky, vigorous band."- Sealed in colour sleeve.

Tracks:
01. Something's Coming
02. Love At Last
03. The Gentleman Is A Dope
04. These Foolish Things
05. It's Raining in my Heart
06. Too Darn Hot
07. Black Coffee
08. Noir 
09. Love is a Necessary Evil 
10. When I Fall In Love 
11. I can let go now 
12. Four Walls 
13. Blue Motel Room 

Martin has been called the first lady of British jazz; "Too Darn Hot," the album at hand, was acclaimed an instant classic at its release by such varied publications as "Jazz Times," one of America's leading jazz magazines. It's not too surprising that we should appreciate Martin on this side of the pond: she gives her musical influences as Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and Betty Carter. This album is her ninth in ten years, released on Linn, the prestigious Scottish jazz label. It's cleverly crafted, a well-balanced blend of standards, showtunes, and new lesser-known ones.

Personnel:
Claire Martin vocals with:
Gareth Williams - piano
Geoffrey Keezer - piano and electric piano
Richard Cottle - keyboards and organ
Geoff Gascoyne - double bass
Laurence Cottle - bass guitars
Clark Tracey - drums
Ian Thomas - drums
Nigel Hitchcock - saxes
Phil Robson - guitar
Miles Bould - percussion
Ian Shaw - additional vocals
The Tapestry String Quartet

Recorded at Snakeranch Studios, London, 2-5 April & 6-7 May 2002
Additional Recording at Denham Grange studio 14-17 May 2002
Recording Engineers: Gerry O Riordan, Phil Harmer, Richard Cottle, John Gallen. Assistant Engineer: Paul Richardson
Mixed at Cottage Studios, Glasgow, 13  15 August 2002
Mix Engineer: Calum Malcolm

Claire would like to thank Richard Cottle for endless energy, enthusiasm and encouragement. This has been a most enjoyable recording experience and your judgement, insight and musicianship have been outstanding.

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett for song suggestions and two beautiful arrangements. Joel Siegel for a brilliant new lyric (hope you like the tempo!) - thank you both for your continued support and friendship.