| 1 | Riverman | 4:34 |
| 2 | Take My Heart | 3:41 |
| 3 | Only The Lonely | 2:56 |
| 4 | Queen Bee | 5:26 |
| 5 | Brilliant Trees | 5:29 |
| 6 | Jonah | 3:41 |
| 7 | Help! | 4:30 |
| 8 | Inner City Girl | 4:38 |
| 9 | Pleading Guilty | 4:20 |
| 10 | I Scare Myself | 4:37 |
| 11 | Baby Plays Around | 3:05 |
Claire Martin – Take My Heart (Linn Records, 1999)
Experience the "plangent" beauty of Claire Martin’s 1999 release, Take My Heart. Released on the prestigious Linn Records label, this album showcases the multi-award-winning British jazz vocalist at the height of her powers. Moving with a "leisurely, smoky voice," Martin delivers a performance defined by absolute focus and an economical, classicist arrangement reminiscent of the sophisticated approach of k.d. lang.
While the repertoire leans toward pop-influenced songwriting, Martin infuses every syllable with a distinct jazz tinge. The tracklist features standout interpretations and original compositions, including:
- Riverman
- Queen Bee
- Help (An inventive Lennon-McCartney cover)
- Pleading Guilty and Inner City Girl (Co-written by Martin)
Audiophile Quality: As a Hybrid SACD, this release offers an unparalleled listening experience. While the standard CD layer provides excellent sound, the SACD layer unlocks a three-dimensional soundstage with greater depth, crisper instrument definition, and enhanced micro-dynamics. It is an essential acquisition for listeners who value both vocal excellence and high-fidelity audio engineering.