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Vocalist/Composer/Washington D.C.native, Heidi Martin studied at the University of the District of Columbia with Professor Calvin Jones. Furthered private study with legendary drummer/vocalist Grady Tate, Martin flourished under his direction. She was introduced to the Jazz scene at a performance in New York at Birdland 1999.



Since that rewarding showcase, Ms. Martin has been performing live at famous New York haunts such as; the Blue Note, the Knitting Factory, Zinc Bar (w/Ron Affif), Cachaca and Metronome among others and nationwide at Zanzibar Blue, Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns and Twins Lounge. Internationally she has performed at Pori Jazz Festival in Pori, Finland and at Chelsea’s splendid Cadogan Hall in London, England UK. She has released Alone Together ('98) & HIDE ('05). Ms. Martin is a featured vocalist on Russell Gunn’s 2008 release Love Stories.



Four of her compositions off the HIDE album: Memphis, Rice, I wanna comfort you, and Why Do I?, made their film debut in REVOLUTION '67. A documentary on the 1967 Newark rebellion, by Emmy-nominated husband and wife team Jerome Bongiorno and Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno. The film was screened at the 27th Annual IFP Market in New York and debuted on PBS July 10th, 2007. Heidi Martin was hand-picked to compete in the 2006 London International Jazz Vocal Competition (LIJC), where she placed as a top finalist among some 107 competitors from over 25 nations.



Ms. Martin has been blessed to perform and/or record with luminary artists such as Keter Betts, Nicholas Payton, Reuben Brown, Steve Williams, Russell Gunn, Orrin Evans, Eric Revis, Gregoire Maret to name a few…



When Washington’s own, Heidi Martin is not out of town performing, She can be heard in an around town. Check www.heidimartin.com for scheduled performances. She is a sensitive vocalist that delivers lyrics in an intimate mood on ballads and can be at once; open and intense yet deliberate on medium swing. In the words of Vanessa Rubin, “soaring soulful riffs, bending notes, and high notes that are so focused so right, they ring! It’s a wonderful experience for the listener!”…all in a style that is the essence of true Jazz, Come out, have a listen.



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