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Maddy Allison
Maddy grew up in Warwickshire, where a love of music was encouraged by a very musical family. It was here that she found a particular passion for singing and theatre, going on to perform professionally in productions in the West End and around the UK when she was young. She went on to study English Literature at university and spent some years working in primary education. It was during these years that she began to develop a love for jazz singing, and now enjoys singing as part of the 12-piece jazz band The Jukebox Rhythm Orchestra based in the West Midlands. Outside of work, Maddy can often be found with her new favourite book to hand, or out at the theatre.
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Blue Shoes - Sigurður Flosason
7th Aug 2026
The Icelandic saxophonist blends Nordic jazz with a dose of the blues in his latest project, accompanied by his talented ensemble.
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New Release Round-Up - 7th August 2026
7th Aug 2026
From dazzling duos, to explorations of rural landscapes and cultural traditions, we bring you all the latest jazz albums on offer this week.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - August 2026
1st Aug 2026
Now we’re in the thick of summer, what better way to while away the sunshine hours than with the Jazzwise Editor picks this August?
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Hull Suite Live - Zoe Rahman
31st Jul 2026
The remarkable pianist delivers once more in her live performance of the commissioned Hull Suite, captured from London’s Vortex jazz club.
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New Release Round-Up - 31st July 2026
31st Jul 2026
Highlights this week include Cindy Blackman Santana's powerful new album Coherence and The Solomon Gundy Band's vibrant debut, Hancestry.
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Ben Crosland on North York Skies
30th Jul 2026
The bassist reveals the personal stories behind his latest album, and how the rugged landscape of the North York Moors lends itself to music.
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Live at Falkoner Theatre Copenhagen 6th February 1966 - Ella Fitzgerald
24th Jul 2026
A new unreleased recording from 1966 spotlights the First Lady of Song at a concert in Copenhagen, accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra and Jimmy Jones Trio.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th July 2026
24th Jul 2026
From unreleased Ella Fitzgerald to Charles Lloyd's moving tribute to Zakir Hussain, this week brings the finest of fresh jazz releases.
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Sometime Ago (Live in Germany 1972) - Chick Corea
17th Jul 2026
An archived recording from the legendary pianist is being released for the first time, capturing a live solo piano performance in Germany, 1972.
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Sometime Ago (Live in Germany 1972)
Chick Corea
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New Release Round-Up - 17th July 2026
17th Jul 2026
Highlights this week include Fergus McCreadie's atmospheric return to the world of The Shieling with a collection of companion pieces, and the vocalist Nicole Zuraitis presents her adventurous new album The Devil I Knew.
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Be Quiet – Nils Petter Molvær
10th Jul 2026
The latest album from the Norwegian trumpeter is a collaborative affair in this collection of recordings from around the globe, featuring a range of high-profile guests.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th July 2026
10th Jul 2026
Highlights this week include Deirdre Cartwright's vibrant Organik, Stella Cole's elegant live celebration of the Great American Songbook from New York's iconic Café Carlyle, and Bruno Heinen's imaginative reworking of Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos.
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Deirdre Cartwright on ORGANIK
9th Jul 2026
Fifteen years after her last release as leader, the guitarist returns with ORGANIK – a record rooted in warmth, spontaneity, and a lifelong passion for discovery.
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ORGANIK
Deirdre Cartwright (guitar)
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June Vinyl Round-Up
5th Jul 2026
Presenting the best picks of vinyls releases of the past month - both new releases and timeless classics!
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The Myth We Choose - Nduduzo Makhathini
3rd Jul 2026
A deeply spiritual and richly collaborative release, The Myth We Choose finds the pianist and composer weaving jazz, Zulu philosophy, and fearless improvisation into one of his most compelling statements yet.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd July 2026
3rd Jul 2026
From Empirical’s latest album influenced by 60s jazz and personal faith to Ibrahim Maalouf’s joyful second instalment in his Trumpets of Michel-Ange Volumes, there’s plenty to enjoy this week.
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Jazzwise Editor Choices - July 2026
1st Jul 2026
As we launch headfirst into the summer, the editors at Jazzwise are bringing us the very best picks for the month of July!
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The Vampires Celebrate 20 Years
30th Jun 2026
The saxophonist and co-founder of Australian jazz ensemble The Vampires joins us to celebrate the success and highlights of the last twenty years since the band's formation.
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Norma Winstone - A Timeless Place
26th Jun 2026
Jazz vocal genius Norma Winstone returns to present her latest album - an archived 1990 radio broadcast featuring sweeping orchestral arrangements from Steve Gray and the NDR Radiophilharmonie.
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New Release Round-Up - 26th June 2026
26th Jun 2026
Among this week's highlights are Cécile McLorin Salvant's first orchestral album, Matt Berry's ambitious jazz suite, and Steve Swallow's first record as a leader in over a decade.
