The Emma Gilmartin Quartet
The Story
One of the most beautiful vocalists on the jazz scene, Emma Gilmartin brings her blend of swinging standards featuring some of the best players in town.
"Now and then, one hears a voice which instantly suggests uncommon beauty and musicality. Add to this a sensitivity to lyrics, impeccable sense of pitch, a rare control of vibrato, and you have wonderful artistry. This is what I hear in the singing of Emma Gilmartin. It all comes from her approach to both her art and her fellow human beings."(Tony Gould – pianist/composer)
Emma Gilmartin has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s most talented jazz vocalists. Her voice is undeniably beautiful with “a crystalline purity of vibrato-less tone and flawless pitch”(Leon Gettler, The Age Green Guide)
Lineup:
- Emma Gilmartin - vocals
- Sam Keevers - piano
- Sam Lemann - guitar
- Howard Cairns - double bass
Rating
E
