The Hide Experience: DeAndre Shaifer Piano/Keyboards, Kris Funn Bass, John Lamkin Drums.
Wanna Be Live track at BOSSA
For the HIDE record:
Heidi Martin-vocals, piano, composer
Eric Revis-electric and upright bass,
Dana Murray-drums,
Gregoire Maret-harmonica,
Orrin Evans-piano on rice and peaceful,
Kahlil Kwame Bell- percussion rice and workin' harder,
Jamal Brown-flute on rice,
James Hurt-b3, rhodes on black gandhi and I wanna comfort you,
Thor Madsen-guitar on why do i?,
Badal Roy-tablas on ISM,
horn section Sherman Irby-alto sax, Vincent Gardner-trombone, Sean Edmonds- trumpet, on why do I? and I wanna comfort you
Influences
all the Gold that rhyme with stole an sold why some people can't stand to see you smile...Pictures worth a thousand words in frames in that blackman's mouth... One Word that paints a thousand pictures if you talkin' truth about the South...My father's incarceration, standin' in line the only caucasian had me question this nation an how it let freedom ring...Ruth J. Simmons, a great-granddaughter of slaves who is the first black president of an Ivy League institution, said in a report: “We cannot change the past. But an institution can hold itself accountable for the past, accepting its burdens and responsibilities along with its benefits and privileges.”
......the flip side: My Uncle's jokes (when I was about 4 or 5, sort of a head start program...)
Sounds Like
a fist beat a tripolet on the thymus just to release an remind us the grief a 3/5's ain't behind us... & DC where:"Gotdamn!" stands for "how you doin'?" when they KNOW YOU FINE....I seen what cha had to tolerate & that some still say it ain't so....and I know you love who you are and you are one with who you love...
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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Lock us in for January 6th. Been busy working on a new abode, but keep you in our thoughts and speakers! Hope the holidays are joyous, blessed and wonderful for you and yours. Take care-see you soon.
aww man, i don't get on myspace like i used to, so i missed your ntoe about last tuesday!! i'm oh so sori i missed it!! next tuesday? ... i'm there!! much love, hugs and good cheer your way Lady!!
Hey mama!! How did you sneek a comment onto my page without me seeing it until now?? Hmmmm...sneaky....but lovely to hear from you nevertheless ;) Sounding and looking fabulous as always!!! You KNOW I'm a fan! Hope everything is groovy down your way. One Love.
