Martin Litton (pianist)

Martin Litton
Birth name	Martin Litton
Born	14 May 1957
Origin	Grays, Essex, UK
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Kenny Ball Kenny Davern

Martin Litton (born 14 May 1957) is a British jazz pianist born in Grays, Essex, UK, most noteworthy for his work with Kenny Ball from 1983-1985 on his British tours and for recording sessions with George Chisholm. Litton has worked with various musicians over his career, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Wally Fawkes and Digby Fairweather.

Litton has been described as a stride piano expert.^[1] His Gramercy Five band recreated the small group swing style of Artie Shaw.^[2]

During 2015 Martin Litton will be performing regularly with the "Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra" and "The Jiving Lindy Hoppers" Dance Troupe as part of the "Swinging at the Cotton Club" show

Select discography

• Jazz Piano (1994; Solo Art)

With Clare Teal

• The Road Less Travelled (Candid Records)
• Orsino's Song (Candid Records)
• That's The Way It Is (Candid Records)

With Kenny Davern

• Kenny Davern Big Three (1985; Jazzology Records)
• This Old Gang of Ours (1985; Calligraph Records)
• Come Love (1998; Opus 3 Records)

With Marty Grosz

• Ring Dem Bells (Nagel-Heyer Records)

References

1. Ralph, Barry (Apr 27, 2006). "Talented two in one-off". The Gold Coast Bulletin. Southport, Qld. p. 4.
2. "Cool personified by jazz five". The Citizen. Gloucestershire. Stoke (UK). August 1, 2008. p. 10.

External links

• AMG Overview: Martin Litton