A duo of ‘jazz royalty’ with their own jazz fireworks coming to the Bonington Theatre on 5th November. Performing stylishly reworked songs from the Great American Songbook - and beyond - this stellar quartet features renowned vocalist Claire Martin OBE & guitar maestro Jim Mullen. Unmissable live music.
Widely acclaimed as “one of the finest jazz singers of her generation”, Claire Martin OBE brings warmth, emotional depth, and effortless swing to every performance.
Accompanying her is longtime collaborator, Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen – Musicians' Company Jazz Lifetime Achievement Silver Medal winner 2025, and a true ‘all-star’ quartet with Laurence Cottle on bass and Ian Thomas on drums.
Individually celebrated as masters of their craft, the quartet delivers outstanding musicianship, with Claire’s soulful vocals leading the way and Jim - fresh from celebrating his 80th birthday - adding his unmistakable sound, warmth, vibe and deep groove to the mix.
Many will recognise drummer Ian Thomas from his work with Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and BB King and bassist Laurence Cottle from his projects with Alan Parsons Project, Brian Eno, Eric Clapton, Seal and Van Morrison to name but a few.
Claire has released 18 CDs with the LINN label, collaborating with musical luminaries including Martin Taylor, John Martyn, Stephane Grappelli, Kenny Barron, Richard Rodney Bennett and with Jim on many of these recordings.
Jim makes a very welcome return to perform at the Bonington Theatre for Jazz Steps. And we’re thrilled to present him with jazz vocal superstar, broadcaster and eight times British Jazz Awards winner Claire Martin.
Top quality musicians and beautiful music not to be missed. Book now!
Tickets: Standard £20 | Student £10 | Child with paying adult £5
Jazz Steps brings high quality, entertaining contemporary jazz to audiences in Nottingham at the excellent Bonington Theatre venue in Arnold.
And, through our Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries monthly events - a collaboration with Inspire, we promote gigs at their library venues in Beeston, Worksop and West Bridgford.
As a not-for-profit volunteer-run promoter, we have been welcoming enthusiastic audiences to enjoy live music from top musicians and bands for over 25 years. Each and every gig is a unique experience - jazz being the quintessential 'music of surprise'! Let’s keep enjoying it – see you soon!
