Barbara Martin Trio to Return to “The Mezzanine”

Barbara Martin

Vocalist and guitarist, Barbara Martin is as comfortable in a New York cabaret show or a major venue like The Kennedy Center as she is in an intimate house concert or a bohemian cafe.  “Listening to Barbara Martin’s sultry sound makes me want to lean back in a room with low lights and sip a martini,” said one arts aficionado after a recent concert, and Barbara’s records and performances have impressed critics and fans alike.

Martin and band members Bob Bowen on bass and Michael Elswick on saxophone return to Roanoke’s Main Library on Tuesday, April 19, from 6 – 8 p.m.

Named one of ten worthy jazz singers by Jazziz Magazine and garnering a Parent’s Choice Silver Honor Award for her children’s recording “From Ragtime to Rock and Roll,” Martin has recorded and produced eight albums, the latest, “Eyes on the Horizon” was released in August, 2010.

The Washington Post describes Martin’s music as “slice of life songs that ring with truth, wit and experience.” Geoffrey Himes of the Baltimore Sun touts Martin as “…a songwriter with an unexpected gift for sultry melody.”

Martin has been writing and performing original songs since her teen years, and has won numerous awards, the latest a Silver Award in the Vocal Blues and Jazz category at the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for her song “Kaleidoscope.” She has placed songs with other artists and in TV and film and written scores for theatrical performances.

Saxophonist, Michael Elswick joined the Navy as a musician and toured the Midwest performing in a 20 piece big band. He received a music scholarship at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. He has performed extensively with his own group, The Michael Elswick Quartet and for 10 years with Big Ray and the Kool Kats.

Bassist, Bob Bowen has performed with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra since 2000. He has performed at the Greenbrier and Homestead Resort since 1996. He has recorded with many artists as a jazz bass player including guitarist Royce Campbell.

For more information go to: [email protected] or call 540-853-1057

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