Songe
At last, Emma's follow up Album to the acclaimed 'Tomorrow, Just you wait and see' (a collaboration with acclaimed Australian pianist and composer Tony Gould), has arrived.
Will Poskitt piano
Ben Robertson double bass
Rajiv Jayaweera drums
Eugene Ball trumpet
Jerome Kern composer
Johnny Mercer composer
Stina Nordenstam composer
Terrell P. Kirk composer
Bob Dorough composer
Frank Loesser composer
John Lennon composer
Paul McCartney composer
Leigh Harline composer
Victor Young composer
Jack Elliot composer
Paul McCrane composer
Songe features 2 original tracks from Gilmartin herself, who has been described as being of "crystalline purity with vibrato-less tone and flawless pitch." This striking new CD also features the talents of Will Poskitt, Ben Robertson, Rajiv Jayaweera and Eugene Ball, (piano, double bass, drums and trumpet respectively).
"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)
Press quotes
“[Gilmartin has] crystalline purity with vibrato-less tone and flawless pitch.”
— Leon Gettler, The Age - Green Guide
“There is a girlish sweetness about Emma Gilmartin's singing which is immediately engaging, without becoming cloying over the long haul. The standards are augmented by a couple of pleasant originals, and her Melbourne trio is bolstered by the exceptional trumpeter Eugene Ball on three tracks.”
— John Shand, Limelight Magazine
“Emma's lovely gentle voice has wide appeal ... She is fast becoming one of Australia's leading Jazz vocalists”
— Valerie Brown, Courtyard Jazz Club
“All up it's an assured and likeable album”
— Adrian Jackson, Rhythm's
Artist
Emma Gilmartin
While her skill and training lies predominantly in Jazz and Latin styles, Emma Gilmartin is passionate about, and experienced in a variety of styles including Soul, Popular, and Celtic. She has spent much of her musical life writing her own music in an original band in Melbourne.
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Fairly Fast Samba Emma Gilmartin 4:48
- I'm Old Fashioned Jerome Kern Johnny Mercer 6:12
- Another Story Girl Stina Nordenstam 7:06
- Devil May Care Terrell P. Kirk Bob Dorough 7:10
- Songe Emma Gilmartin 5:33
- I've Never Been In Love Before Frank Loesser 6:44
- For No One John Lennon Paul McCartney 4:08
- When You Wish Upon A Star Leigh Harline 4:01
- A Weaver Of Dreams Victor Young Jack Elliot 6:30
- Is It OK If I Call You Mine Paul McCrane 2:59
Performers
- Emma Gilmartin
- Will Poskitt
- Ben Robertson
- Rajiv Jayaweera
- Eugene Ball · tracks 2, 6 and 7
Composers
Where to listen
Songe is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3298
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 55 minutes 11 seconds
- Recording Engineer
- Vaughan McAlley
- Venue
- Move Records Studio
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- Jun 2005
- Musical work
copyright - © 2005 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2005 Move Records
- Category
- Jazz
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574329827
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In 2002, Tony Gould and Emma Gilmartin recorded Tomorrow, Just You Wait and See in the peaceful surrounds of Move's recording studio. Since then they have been lucky enough to revisit this place several times to record more of their favourite songs.
Tomorrow, just you wait and see
With favourites such as The white cliffs of Dover, Smile and I fall in love too easily, this beautiful duet album between pianist Tony Gould and vocalist Emma Gilmartin is a masterpiece in spontaneous musical invention to be enjoyed again and again. Just you wait and see!