Martin Litton (pianist)

      Martin Litton
      Birth name Martin Litton
      Born (1957-05-14) May 14, 1957 (age 56)
      Origin United KingdomGrays, Essex, UK
      Genres Jazz
      Instruments Piano
      Associated acts Kenny Ball
      Kenny Davern

      Martin Litton (born May 14, 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 Lyttleton, 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

      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)
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      References

      1. ^ Ralph, Barry (Apr 27, 2006). "Talented two in one-off". The Gold Coast Bulletin (Southport, Qld.). p. 4. 
      2. ^ "Cool personified by jazz five". The Citizen (Gloucestershire. Stoke (UK)). August 1, 2008. p. 10. 
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