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Martin Litton

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born on 14/5/1957 in Grays, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Martin Litton (pianist)

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Martin Litton (pianist)

Martin Litton (born 14 May 1957) is a British jazz pianist born in Grays, Essex, UK, most noteworthy for his work with Kenny Ball from 1983-1985 on his British tours and for recording sessions with George Chisholm. Litton has worked with various musicians over his career, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Wally Fawkes and Digby Fairweather.

Litton has been described as a stride piano expert.[1] His Gramercy Five band recreated the small group swing style of Artie Shaw.[2]

Select discography

  • Jazz Piano (1994; Solo Art)

With Clare Teal

  • The Road Less Travelled (Candid Records)
  • Orsino's Song (Candid Records)
  • That's The Way It Is (Candid Records)

With Kenny Davern

  • Kenny Davern Big Three (1985; Jazzology Records)
  • This Old Gang of Ours (1985; Calligraph Records)
  • Come Love (1998; Opus 3 Records)

With Marty Grosz

  • Ring Dem Bells (Nagel-Heyer Records)

References

  1. Ralph, Barry, Talented two in one-off, The Gold Coast Bulletin, Apr 27, 2006, p. 4.
  2. Cool personified by jazz five, The Citizen, August 1, 2008, p. 10.

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