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Jean Martyn


A.T.C.L., L.G.S.M.
International Concert Pianist and Organist

Over the past 30 years Jean has appeared at many venues to the delight of a large number of old and now new fans. Here’s just a small selection:

All About JeanShe is certain to raise a smileJean has recently given a concert at an International Reception for approximately 600 Rotarians at the Metropole Hotel and two performances at the NEC International Convention Centre in the City of Birmingham.

Next came a classical organ recital in Lichfield Cathedral, the city of her birth, along with her Yamaha electronic organ where she had the audience, including 8 male voice choirs, community singing, toe tapping, and received a standing ovation for her performances.

Then at the Symphony Hall Birmingham she played the classical organ, giving a pedal solo and received another standing ovation.

Jean achieves an instant rapport with the audienceAll About JeanBournemouth Pavilion Theatre is a regular venue, where Jean performs on the mighty Compton cinema organ, and Steinway grand piano, again standing ovations - a common feature of her performances.

Jean makes up to three appearances each year in Europe and America and this is apart from her busy programme of tours around Britain.
All About Jean

She gave a performance at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester in 1993 performing for James Last.

...there is always a good laugh to be hadMusically trained at Trinity College, Trent Park and The Guildhall School of Music, London, Jean is the only female organist to have recorded on the famous Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer Organ during the last 50 years.

She has given three concerts at the Cheshire residence of the Duke of Westminster and in December 2009 she gave a performance at St James’s Palace in London for Chelsea Pensioners and servicemen that have served in World War II, in Afghanistan, Iraq and other conflicts. Jean played grand piano, was introduced to Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Dame Vera Lynn, the guest of honour, Rolf Harris, Esther Rantzen and several other celebrities.

2010 sees her making a “First” when she performs in Hamburg for the BBC, and celebrates 30 years as a professional musician. Jean creates endless styles of music – from jazz to classical, Big-Band to Broadway and from 40’s Swing to military marches – her variety is endless.

She is an Internationally acclaimed artist, completely professional in her approach, and a truly wonderful entertainer.

Finally, a quote from the press: “Jean is a national treasure.”

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