Rebecca Martin returns to Rangeley
Rebecca Martin (Todd Chalfant photo)
RANGELEY — Rebecca Martin, internationally known vocalist/songwriter and state of Maine native, will play the Club House Restaurant June 6.
As a singer-songwriter, Rebecca Martin enjoys a solid reputation among listeners and within the industry that is firmly built upon albums of original songs. Almost as notable as Martin’s singing and songwriting is her creative way in organizing sessions and live performances with some of the best musicians in jazz today.
So it’s no surprise that Martin’s last album, “The Growing Season” (2008, Sunnyside Records), featured notables such as guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Brian Blade. The record garnered high praise and was selected as a critic’s pick in The New York Times. As a result of these unique abilities, Martin was invited to headline a full week at the Village Vanguard in New York City, a rare event, making her the first singer-songwriter to play in the legendary venue in more than 30 years.
Her latest effort, “When I Was Long Ago” (Sunnyside Records), is a record of standards featuring Larry Grenadier and Bill McHenry (Tenor Saxophone) and will be released September 2010. This performance will preview some of the standards included on the new album.
Martin will be joined by Larry Grenadier (acoustic bass) for her Club House performance. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling the Club House at 864- 9955 for reservations. All tickets are $15.
Bass lessons with Larry Grenadier can be arranged by visiting www.rebeccamartin.com.











