Claire Martin & Ray Gelato: We've Got a World That Swings

Claire Martin and Ray Gelato are artists at the top of their game; with a wealth of bestselling jazz albums, extensive UK tours and established fan bases, this recording is a tour de force. Following sell out tour dates of their new swing show, the duo took to the studio; Ray's jumpin' vocals and sax provide an ideal foil for Claire's velvety voice. The result is irresistible. The song selection is a delicious serving of some of the most sumptuous morsels in the Great American Songbook including a classy R&B treatment of Billie Holiday's Now Baby Or Never. The breadth of Claire's stylistic and vocal range is perfectly displayed among these tracks: listen to her boogaloo take on You Came A Long Way From St.Louis or her interpretation of the melody on More Than You Know , which is a vocal masterclass. Ray's brilliant original A Swingin Affair sets the tone for an album that is the perfect antidote to 21st century life. The duo is accompanied by a trio of world-class musicians: pianist David Newton (Stacey Kent), bassist Dave Whitford (Bobby Wellins Quartet) and drummer Sébastian de Krom (Jamie Cullum).