Tue Jul 22
Cd release of ATTUNEMENT
Vocalist composer Heidi Martin received the 2024 Berger-Carter Berger Fellowship from Rutgers Dana Library Jazz Studies Dept., for her research on the Abbey Lincoln Estate.
“Abbey’s philosophy has provided a path for me to balance my anxiety, while maintaining; personal truth-seeking within this world of struggle,” Martin said.
Martin composed and recorded 7 compositions with co producer Michael Bowie for the album ATTUNEMENT, set for release in late spring 2025.
Martin has shared the stage as a featured vocalist with Nicholas Payton, Tim Warfield, and George Burton. She’s been a guest artist on recordings with Russell Gunn, and Dana Murray. She’s also had significant collaborations in co-production with producer and keyboard innovator Raymond Angry. Martin has performed both nationally and internationally at Winter JazzFest, DC Jazz Festival, Black Arts Fest, Pori Jazz Festival (Finland), Rick’s Cafe in (Casablanca, Morocco).