JANUARY 2007:
PERFORMANCES
The new year promises to be busy and begins with a performance with John Scofield and another week at the Village Vanguard in Paul Motian's group 'Trio 2000 + 1'. Check the Performance page for further details. |
DECEMBER 2006:
On Broadway Vol. 4 or The Paradox of Continuity and The Village Vanguard
The standard project with legendary drummer Paul Motian is now available. Visit Amazon.com to purchase your copy. |
NOVEMBER 2006:
NYC PERFORMANCES
Rebecca is scheduled to play in New York City for a week at Banjo Jim's in November with her trio and guests sharing the bill with Sasha Dobson, Gretchen Parlato and others.
In addition, another week at the Village Vanguard with Paul Motian, Larry Grenadier and Bill McHenry is slated for late January, 2007. Check for updates at PERFORMANCES. |
SEPTEMBER 2006:
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Due to technical difficulties, the mailing list on this site is not and has not been in service. If you have signed up in the last few months, we have not received your email address or message. We hope to resolve this issue shortly. In the meantime, please add rebecca's peformance page to your favorites and check back shortly. Sorry for the inconvience. If you need to reach us, contact Anders Chan-Tidemann. |
AUGUST 2006:
REBECCA TO PERFORM AT VILLAGE VANGUARD
The Paul Motian Trio + 1 (featuring Rebecca) will perform at the Village Vanguard in August. Visit the Performances page for more information. |
JUNE 2006:
REBECCA TO PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL
On Monday, June 19th, Rebecca will appear at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the Paul Motion Trio +1 as part of the JVC Jazz Festival celebrating the Village Vanguard. For details visit the Performances page. |
DECEMBER 2005:
CHARLIE JAMES GRENADIER
Rebecca and husband Jazz Bassist Larry Grenadier are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son Charlie James Grenadier on the winter solstice; Wednesday, December 21st at 1:45am. |
August 2005:
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be in Maine, Vermont and Massachuetts with Larry Grenadier (Acoustic Bass) and Bill McHenry (Tenor Saxophone) in August. Check the Performances page for more information.
RECORDING
Rebecca is writing and plans are in the works for a new recording to be made in early Spring, 2006. Visit New Songs to see what may be on board.
OTHER RECORDINGS
Rebecca will be at work in November singing standards as part of 'On Broadway' with legendary drummer Paul Motian that will also feature Larry Grenadier (Acoustic Bass) and Chris Potter (Tenor Saxophone). On Winter and Winter Records in 2006 (winterandwinter.com).
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
Rebecca was one of 12 singers selected in Downbeat Magazine (August 2005 issue) 53rd Annual Critics Poll as "Rising Star Female Vocalist.
"People Behave Like Ballads" was selected on several of the Village Voice's PAZZ & JOP lists. For more, visit www.villagevoice.com.
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page.
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July 2005:
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be in Maine, Vermont and Massachuetts with Larry Grenadier (Acoustic Bass) and Bill McHenry (Tenor Saxophone) in August. Check the Performances page for more information.
RECORDING
Rebecca is writing and plans are in the works for a new recording to be made in early Spring, 2006. Visit New Songs to see what may be on board.
OTHER RECORDINGS
Rebecca will be at work in November singing standards as part of 'On Broadway' with legendary drummer Paul Motian that will also feature Larry Grenadier (Acoustic Bass) and Chris Potter (Tenor Saxophone). On Winter and Winter Records in 2006 (winterandwinter.com).
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
"People Behave Like Ballads" was selected on several of the Village Voice's PAZZ & JOP lists. For more, visit www.villagevoice.com.
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page. |
June 2005:
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be sharing the stage with Madeline Peyroux. Visit the Performances page for more information.
RECORDING
Plans are in the works for another recording. Visit New Songs to see what may be on board. An exciting band of musicians to be announced in the coming months.
OTHER RECORDINGS
Rebecca will work on an upcoming CD 'On Broadway' with legendary Paul Motian (Winter and Winter Records) featuring Paul Motian (Drums), Rebecca (Vocals), Larry Grenadier (Acoustic Bass) and Chris Potter (Tenor Saxophone).
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
"People Behave Like Ballads" was selected on several of the Village Voice's PAZZ & JOP lists. For more, visit www.villagevoice.com.
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page.
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April 2005:
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be sharing the stage with Amy Correia in May and Madeline Peyroux in June. Visit the Performances page for more information.
ON AIR
Rebecca and her trio (Bill McHenry and Pete Rende) will be live on Vin Scelsa's Idiot's Delight Radio show Saturday, May 14th. Visit the Performances page for more.
RECORDING
Plans are in the works for another recording. Visit New Songs to see what may be on board. An exciting band of musicians to be announced in the coming months.
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
"People Behave Like Ballads" was selected on several of the Village Voice's PAZZ & JOP lists. For more, visit www.villagevoice.com.
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page. |
February 2005:
ON TOUR
Rebecca is touring throughout the year and writing for a new record. Visit the Performance page for updates, and new songs for what's to come.
ON AIR
Rebecca is featured this week on Laney Goodman's syndicated program 'Women on Air'. To listen in, visit: www.womenonair.com.
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"<
"People Behave Like Ballads" was selected on several of the Village Voice's PAZZ & JOP lists. For more, visit www.villagevoice.com.
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page. |
January 2005:
AWARDS
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Independent Music Awards: 'People Behave Like Ballads' is one of five finalists for record of the year as part of the IMA Awards. |
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page.
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January 2005:
AWARDS
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Independent Music Awards: 'People Behave Like Ballads' is one of five finalists for record of the year as part of the IMA Awards. The winner will be announced in January, 2005. |
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be touring solo throughout the Southeast this month. Check her Performances page for more details.
RAVE REVIEWS FOR "PEOPLE BEHAVE LIKE BALLADS"
Read some of the rave reviews Rebecca's latest release, "People Behave Like Ballads" has been receiving from VH-1, The New York Times, Billboard, Performing Songwriter, JazzTimes and more. For a complete list, check out the Press page.
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December 2004:
ON TOUR
Rebecca will be on tour in December appearing at several Borders Books and Music stores throughout the Midwest - featuring Larry Grenadier on Acoustic Bass. Bill McHenry will be joining Rebecca and Larry at the New York Border's performance. Check out the Performances page for dates and information. |
OCTOBER 2004:
TOUR DATES
Rebecca is heading to Maine and New Hampshire in the Fall.
Check out the Performances page for dates. |
September 2004:
Read The New York Times Review of People Behave Like Ballads (August 23, 2004):
CRITIC'S CHOICE | NEW CD'S
Appreciating Life's Mixed Emotions
By Ben Ratliff
Rebecca Martin's last album, "Middlehope," a collection of standards and songs by other composers, suggested a strong musical personality with an intuitive undercurrent: Ms. Martin's mannerisms didn't seem indebted to any jazz singer in particular. Her arrangements used jazz as a starting place, with players from New York's jazz scene like Kurt Rosenwinkel and Bill McHenry, and pointed toward a more widely appealing form of pop. Continue to full article
Rebecca is featured at Jazz Online. Check it out here |
August 2004:
People Behave Like Ballads is ready for pre-orders now!
Every record pre-ordered will be personally signed by Rebecca. This offer ends August 30th. The official release date of People Behave Like Ballads is Tuesday, August 31st.
Purchase four or more records, and receive one complimentary ticket to Rebecca's Record Release performance at Joe's Pub in New York City on August 31st! Tickets are limited, so take advantage of this opportunity now.
Read Ben Ratliff's New York Times Review (August 23, 2004) |
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