Jazz singer links up with trio for concert at the Apex

Jazz is coming to the Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, next month, as Claire Martin (pictured above) and the David Newton Trio take to the stage at the town centre venue.

Claire will be appearing with David Newton on piano, Alex Garnett, tenor sax, Jeremy Brown, bass, and Steve Brown on drums.

She is an established tour de force on the UK jazz scene, has earned seven British Jazz Awards, recently won “Best Singer 2022” at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards and been awarded the OBE for her services to jazz.

Claire opened the 2015 London Jazz Festival; sang in the 2016 and 2020 Jazz Divas series; and sold out Ronnie Scots with to wide acclaim.

David Newton has won the British Jazz Awards “Best Pianist” 13 times. A highly regarded accompanist for singers and instrumentalists alike, David is also a soloist and creative master. He is able to swing with a hard driving left hand, and also perform delightful heartfelt ballads, vowing the most romantic feelings.

Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Europe for over two decades, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. A versatile musician, he has enjoyed success as a jazz artist, composer and arranger, and an in-demand session saxophonist, having racked up countless recording credits along the way.

Claire Martin & the David Newton Trio are at the Apex on Thursday, November 3, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from www.theapex.co.uk or 01284 758000.