It's funny how life imitates art...or refuses to. A few years ago I was looking for someone to accompany me on a steady gig at a local club. I hired Dave Henning on piano, which turned out to be the smartest thing I've ever done. Dave's playing and positive outlook are an inspiration. About a year later Steve Millhouse joined us on bass. Steve injected new energy and amazing talent into our repertoire. Then Rob Schuh joined us on drums, creating the perfect balance. Rob's talent and creativity are unequaled. But just as we were getting ready to record - the quartet sounding better than it ever had - we lost our steady gig. I thought that would be the end yet it became a wonderful opportunity to focus on the music's integrity without settling for a mediocre "sort of jazz" sound. This recording would not have been possible without the talent, support, and dedication of Dave, Steve, and Rob.
Below are some of the songs from "Re-Entry", I hope that you enjoy them.
From 1998 until 2000 I worked with an extraordinary guitar player, Eric Bart. We recorded the cd "Denise Martin with Eric Bart", and had a blast! Click on the links to the right to listen to a song from that cd.
Last year I was the vocal instructor for Camp Jam in Phoenix, a week long rock camp run by one of my best friends Carole Pellatt. All of the instructors played an impromptu song on the last day of camp, Shakey Ground. Mike Wood (guitar), Carole Pellatt (guitar), Jessie Yarborough (drums), Bart Ferguson (bass) and Denise Martin (voice). The camp was a blast, and I look forward to teaching there again this summer. There's no better feeling than playing with amazing musicians!!!
