Claire Martin with the Sjöstedt Trio

SURREY: Menuhin Hall calendar_today 02 Oct 2026 at 7:30 PM place Cobham, Surrey Tickets £30 | £38
The Menuhin Hall welcomes Claire Martin with the Sjöstedt Trio

Genre: Vocal Jazz, Contemporary & Modern Standards, European Swing

Line-up:
Claire Martin OBE – Vocals
Martin Sjöstedt – Piano / Arrangements
Niklas Fernqvist – Double Bass
Daniel Fredriksson – Drums

Renowned UK jazz vocalist and multi-award winner, Claire Martin OBE, reunites with her accomplished trio, led by the exceptional pianist and arranger Martin Sjöstedt, for their latest collaborative endeavour – 'Almost in Your Arms' (Stunt Records). This marks their second collaboration, promising an extraordinary musical journey.

The album features distinguished guest soloists, including English singer Charlie Wood in a captivating duet covering Tom Waits' 'This One’s from the Heart'. Joining this stellar lineup are American vibes virtuoso Joe Locke and Swedish saxophone ace Karl-Martin Almqvist, adding layers of depth and artistry.

'Almost in Your Arms' beautifully highlights Claire's unparalleled skill in seamlessly blending classic jazz standards, such as the title track from the movie 'Houseboat', with contemporary pieces by the likes of Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright, and Mark Winkler.

The continuation of her tour of Europe with the accomplished Sjöstedt, one of Sweden’s most gifted and talked about jazz musicians, offers imaginative new arrangements of contemporary material exclusively for this exciting project. Anchored by in-demand bassist Niklas Fernqvist and the rhythmic precision of drummer Daniel Fredriksson, this ensemble forms a swinging band featuring some of Europe’s foremost jazz talents.

“She ranks among the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet.” — London Jazz News

“One of the finest jazz singers in the world today.” — Jazz Journal

“Our finest jazz singer.” — The Times

  • 🗓️ Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
  • ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
  • 🎟️ Tickets: £30 | £38
  • 📞 Box Office: 01932 559400
  • 📧 Email: [email protected]
  • 📍 Venue Address: The Menuhin Hall, Cobham Road, Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3QQ

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