Back in 2006, as part of Simon Cowell’s six strong, classical/pop fusion singing group Angelis, Joe Martin achieved national acclaim. Angelis (all members of which were aged between 11 and 14 at the time) so charmed the country that their album reached no. 2 in the music charts – achieving platinum sales.
Five years on, and still only 17, Joe’s voice and musicality has matured - the promise and natural talent he showed as a young teenager has been fully realised. He has given up the classical repertoire that he learned with Cowell to concentrate on the classic swing numbers that he has grown to love. With his trio, Joe now tours the country performing his favourites from the songbooks of the ‘Ratpack’ and Michael Buble. With his youth, good looks and easy confidence he is picking up fans in the hundreds that are much younger than those of your average crooner.
Joe happens to also be the son of legendary impressionist Phil Cool, who was the biggest name on British television in the early 90s, but Joe is no impressionist. When he performs it is all himself ...... but rest assured he will make an impression – those that witness him now are left with the distinct impression that they are witnessing the birth of a great, new British star in jazz.
It is for these reasons that Cheltenham’s pianist and all round entertainer Peter Gill (The Jerry Lee Lewis Story, An Evening with the humour of Bob Newhart & Tom Lehrer, Talbot House) has asked Joe to perform with him, as his very special guest at this year’s annual ‘Jazz on a Christmas Evening with Peter Gill and Friends’ concert at The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham on Wednesday 21 December. This evening of sublime, cool, Christmas inspired jazz and boogie has become a firm favourite in the calendar for Gloucestershire music lovers and once again is sure to sell out. As well as Joe, Peter will be joined by local musicians Mike and Kim Cypher, Wayne Elliott and Mike Croshaw.
Jazz on a Christmas Evening will be at The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham on Wednesday 21 December. Performance starts at 7.30 p.m. and tickets are priced at £15. Box Office number: 01242 258002
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