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DON'T SLAM THAT DOOR

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LMGJAZZ is proud to announce the release of "Don't Slam That Door - The Many Moods of Martha Lorin," January 2008.  The CD features a collection of recordings from 1980 to 2004. It was remixed and re-mastered by John Nuner and Ralph Lampkin, Jr; at Steel Warehouse Studios in South Bend, Indiana. "Don't Slam That Door", the title track was a collaboration with Martha and her mother, Margaret Dalton. The CD's other originals, with lyrics by Martha and music by West Coast pianist Frank Collett include, "Coney Island," "Rain Song," "Remember [for Shelly Mann]; and "Low Down Blues" (a different version from the cut on the 2000 CD - Come Walk With Me).  The final original on this CD is "Come Walk With Me", lyrics by Martha and music by Dave Hazeltine & Martha.

Other notable and rare tracks are Martha's stunning versions of the Harold Arlen classic, "Last Night When We Were Young", performed with music great Russ Kassoff - recorded live and in one take; "Ill Wind", featuring Pee Wee Ellis on the extended intro.; "Close Enough for Love," given to Martha by it's composer, Johnny Mandel; a beautiful rendition of "You've Changed", and a jumping version of the Lee/Coleman classic "The Best Is Yet To Come."

Featured musicians are: John Alair(organ); Miles Black (piano); William Blount (clarinet); Smith Dobson (piano); Pee Wee Ellis (reeds); Phil Flanagan (bass); Von Freeman (tenor sax); Johnny Frigo (violin); Larry Gray (bass/cello/flute); John Guerin (drums); Fareed Haque (guitar); Marc Isham (trumpet); Leon Joyce (drums/percussion), Russ Kassoff (piano); Larry Klein (bass); James Levy (drums/percussion); Doug Lawrence (reeds); Peter Manu (guitar); Harold Mason (drums), Butch Miles (drums); Patrick O'Hearn (bass); Dave Onderdonk (guitar); Alan Pasqua (piano); and Mark Walker (drums/percussion).

Music Arranged by:  Russ Kassoff ("Blues Over Broadway"); Miles Black ("Come Walk With Me"); Doug Lawrence ("The Time is Now") and Pee Wee Ellis ("The Best is Yet to Come").

Original recordings produced by Henry Lewy ("The Best is Yet to Come"), Ralph Lampkin Jr. ("Come Walk With Me" & "Blues Over Broadway"); and Martha
Lorin was producer on each recording.

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DON'T SLAM THAT DOOR
Many Moods of Martha Lorin
1980 to 2007

  • 1) Best Is Yet To Come - Coleman/Leigh - 2:19 - EMI Music
  • 2) Ill Wind - Arlen - 3:04 - S.A. Music, Inc.
  • 3) Low Down Blues - Lorin/Collett - 5:14 - Navarre Jazz
  • 4) We Two - Lorin/Mocarsky - 4:36 - Navarre Jazz
  • 5) Let’s Begin Again - Lorin/Dowling - 3:44 - Navarre Jazz
  • 6) Nerves - Lorin/Collett - 3:22 - Navarre Jazz
  • 7) Remember (for Shelly Mann) - Lorin/Collett - 3:20 - Navarre Jazz
  • 8) Close Enough for Love - Mandel/Bergman - 4:24 - Warner Music
  • 9) Come Walk With Me - Lorin/Hazeltine - 4:54 - Navarre Jazz
  • 10) Rain Song - Lorin/Collett - 4:00 - Navarre Jazz
  • 11) New York State of Mind - Joel - 4:32 - Joel Songs
  • 12) Close Your Eyes - Petkere - 5:46 - Peer Music
  • 13) Coney Island - Lorin/Collett - 2:52 - Navarre Jazz
  • 14) Last night When We Were Young - Arlen - 3:06 - S.A. Music, Inc.
  • 15) You’ve Changed - Carey/Fisher - 3:42 - Fisher Music
  • 16) Don’t Slam That Door - Lorin/Dalton - 1:59 - Navarrre Jazz


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Blues Over Broadway

Featured are Leon Joyce drums/percussion, Larry Gray on bass/cello/flute, Curtis Robinson on guitar/vocals.

Produced by Martha Lorin, Russ Kassoff and Ralph Lampkin, Jr.
Available on LMGKIDSOURCE MUSIC a division of Lampkin Music Group.

Martha Lorin's "Blues Over Broadway," features 13 songs from the Great White Way. Arranged for Martha by the well known pianist/orchestrator Russ Kassoff (Liza's "Minnelli on Minnelli," Sinatra, Sylvia Syms) the CD was recorded in Chicago at Steven Yates Studios January, 2004 and features the work of Leon Joyce on drums/percussion and Larry Gray on bass/cello/flute, both sidemen with the legendary Ramsey Lewis Trio. Featured on vocals/guitar is Curtis Robinson. "Blues Over Broadway," was mixed and mastered at Nola Recording Studios in New York by Grammy nominee, Bill Moss.

Song Selections include:
"Alone Together," "Send in the Clowns," "The Party's Over," the first full 9 1/2 minute version of "Bewitched" since Ella's, and the medley of "A House is Not a Home/By Myself."

"Blues over Broadway is the CD of the Week!"
- Kenny, WBAI - FM, New York

Martha Lorin is a terrific jazz singer. She delineates songs in a very appealing way. Martha tells her life story in song because it is such a varied one and grossly interesting. She uptempos "On Green Dolphin Street," moves you with "Lush Life," and shows her capabilities as a writer with "Come Walk With Me."
Gary Stevens, Syndicated Columnist: TV News, Metro Weekly Florida, New England Entertainment Digest, Colonian - Albany, NY, Casino News - Las Vegas.

Martha Lorin's "Blues Over Broadway" starts with "Satin Doll," and from the start points out her ability to bring such a great variety in her voice to the songs on this release, settle in and enjoy all the tracks on "Blues." Joost Van Steen, Jazz & Blues Tour Radio - The Netherlands.

  • Top Twenty CMJ Jazz - November 7th, 2004
  • Top Ten CMJ Jazz - November 15th, 2004
  • Jazz Top Twenty (11) KTUH Radio
  • Top Ten Jazz and Blues Tour - 9/07/2004
  • Downbeat Indie Spotlight - September 2004
  • Number One - Top Jazz Songs - Discover Radio - Alone Together ***** - 10 Weeks.

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Come Walk With Me

"Come Walk With Me is a splendid CD! I love "The Island" and Martha's rendition of the classic "You're Got a Friend" is excellent."
-- KLAS 89.7 FM

"A rare combination of burnish, smoldering sound and the intelligence to know what she's singing about." -- Friedwald - Village Voice (NYC)

"Song Stylist Martha Lorin has a smooth contralto voice that sets your mind at ease as you listen to her tell her stories. Interpreting the American popular songbook alongside classic jazz standards, the New York chanteuse shares her third solo release with guest veteran artists Fareed Haque, Johnny Frigo, Von Freeman and others."-- Santella - L. A. Jazz Scene

"Come Walk with Me" is an exciting piece of work that features, among a great many treasures, a stunningly arranged "Let's Face the Music and Dance"-- Barbara and Scott Siegel..Backstage..New York.

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I'll Remember You

Martha Lorin Sings a Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald

Martha Lorin, Paul Smith
January 30, 1996 -
Cabaret Records

  1. Love for Sale
  2. I Remember You
  3. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
  4. How Long Has This Been Going On?
  5. All of You
  6. Love Walked In
  7. Spring Is Here
  8. Love Is Here to Stay
  9. Day Dream
  10. It Never Entered My Mind
  11. One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)
  12. It's Only a Paper Moon
  13. That Old Black Magic
  14. How About Me?
  15. I'm Old Fashioned
  16. Supper Time
  17. I've Got the World on a String

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The Time Is Now

Martha's 1993 CD, "The Time Is Now" (Cabaret Jazz Records), was recorded in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Leading the pack are Butch Miles, Alan Pasqua, Howard Alden, Doug Lawrence & John Clayton. It's a mix of originals & standards.

George Kanzler - the New Jersey Star Ledger: "Remarkable intelligence... Her suede-soft voice wafts behind the beat like reeds in a gentle breeze."

The success of this recording prompted a move to New York City and Martha began singing in well known clubs such as Birdland, Iridium, and Eighty Eight.



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Martha Lorin's CD Collection

To purchase more than one copy, or any combination of the above CDs, send a check or money order made payable to "Martha Lorin" for the correct amount according to the list below, along with your shipping address to: Martha Lorin, PO Box 245, Milford, PA 18337. Please make sure to specify which CDs you are ordering. All prices include shipping and handling. Please allow three weeks for delivery.

  • Any one CD - $17
  • Any two CDs - $35
  • Any three CDs - $50
  • Any four CDs - $65
  • Any five CDs - $75

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