Claire Martin and Jim Mullen Quartet
Watermill Jazz, Dorking, RH4 1NZ
Tuesday 24th November 2026
Celebrated jazz vocalist Claire Martin OBE reunites with her longtime collaborator, the legendary Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen, for a truly all-star quartet. Joining them are bassist extraordinaire Laurence Cottle and the highly sought-after drummer Ian Thomas.
Widely acclaimed as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation, Claire Martin brings emotional depth and effortless swing to every performance. Jim Mullen is a master guitarist with a sound that remains one of the most distinctive and influential voices in British jazz. Claire and Jim’s musical partnership dates back to the early 1990s, during which time they have recorded and performed around the world in both duo and quartet settings. This special reunion brings together great friends united by their shared love of the Great American Songbook and deep groove, with Jim fresh from celebrating his 80th birthday!
'Mullen’s palette of raunchy blues, graceful bebop and purring tenderness glows.' John Fordham - The Guardian
'Claire Martin ranks among the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet.' Jazz Times USA
Claire Martin – vocals, Jim Mullen – guitar, Laurence Cottle – bass guitar, Ian Thomas - drums
Widely acclaimed as one of the finest jazz singers of her generation, Claire Martin brings emotional depth and effortless swing to every performance. Jim Mullen is a master guitarist with a sound that remains one of the most distinctive and influential voices in British jazz. Claire and Jim’s musical partnership dates back to the early 1990s, during which time they have recorded and performed around the world in both duo and quartet settings. This special reunion brings together great friends united by their shared love of the Great American Songbook and deep groove, with Jim fresh from celebrating his 80th birthday!
'Mullen’s palette of raunchy blues, graceful bebop and purring tenderness glows.' John Fordham - The Guardian
'Claire Martin ranks among the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet.' Jazz Times USA
Claire Martin – vocals, Jim Mullen – guitar, Laurence Cottle – bass guitar, Ian Thomas - drums
Price
Ticket price
£13.00 - £30.00
