Rebecca Martin

Rebecca Martin is a quietly influential jazz singer-songwriter and bassist known for her warm, intimate vocals and poetic storytelling. Born in Maine and rooted in New York’s jazz scene, she first gained attention in the ‘90s as half of the folk-jazz duo **Once Blue** (hence the archival release *Live at the Handlebar 1996*), collaborating with guitarist Jesse Harris. Her solo work, like *The Growing Season* and *Upstate*, blends minimalist jazz with folk introspection, often featuring her husband, renowned bassist Larry Grenadier. Releases like *Middlehope* and *People Behave Like Ballads* showcase her knack for crafting lyrical vignettes that feel both personal and universal. Beyond her own projects, she’s contributed to eclectic works like *Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Elias*, reflecting her versatility. Martin’s music feels like a late-night conversation—unhurried, thoughtful, and deeply human.

Genres

Vocal Jazz

Pop

Alternative

Folk

Singer-songwriter

Indie Folk

Jazz

Blues

Contemporary Jazz

Folk Jazz

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Latest Release

SHE

Rebecca Martin

Album - 13 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025