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- Martha has been in the entertainment business for over 20
years. She has been described as a poised vocalist and
performer with a wide range of vocal versatility, class and
charm.
- Martha, like most musicians, began her career in her
hometown in Arkansas serving in the church. Martha
with her late brother, trumpet player Harry Burks, would
often perform for neighbors and relatives. |
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Not to mention the
Anita Bakers and Diane Reeves of the world as well. True to
form she is always Martha, a truly sophisticated lady.
- During the eighties Martha was introduced to Bill Craig,
an avid jazz lover. He took a chance on her and made an
investment into her future. He introduced her to jazz
drummer, the late Paul Guerrero during her first recording
in Little Rock with the legendary jazz pianist and vocalist
Jay McShann. This as some of you would say, "was the
beginning" and it's still going strong. |
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- Little did they know of the fruit their efforts would
bear. Martha sung everything from gospel to pop to jazz and
back again. She captivates her audience with a sparkling
personality to match her indisputable vocal skills.
- She can scat with the best of them invoking imagery of
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Carmen
McCrae. |