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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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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.
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Jack Wilson on The Bear And The Wolf
25th Jun 2026
The saxophonist and composer joins Presto to share his journey into music, and the inspiration behind his debut album.
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Fred Hersch & Mick Goodrick - Feebles, Fables & Ferns
19th Jun 2026
A previously unreleased recording from the ECM archives chronicles a one-time session between the prolific pianist Fred Hersch and jazz guitarist Mick Goodrick.
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Feebles, Fables & Ferns
Mick Goodrick (guitar), Fred Hersch (piano)
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New Release Round-Up - 19th June 2026
19th Jun 2026
Highlights this week include Sun Ra’s archival East Two + 5, and Straight08 by Sam Barsh, Keyon Harrold, and Mark Guiliana, fusing straight-ahead jazz with modern rhythmic grooves.
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Raffy Bushman on New Life
15th Jun 2026
The pianist joins us to discuss his latest album, reflecting on a period of personal change that has included a new relationship and the arrival of his first child.
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New Life
Raffy Bushman
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John Beasley on Invisible Piano
12th Jun 2026
With a career that has taken him from performing alongside Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard to collaborating on the cinematic projects of Thomas Newman, the pianist gives the details on his brand new album, inspired by art at the Staatsgalerie Museum.
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Grigory Sokolov: The Salzburg Recital 2008
Grigory Sokolov (piano)
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Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings - Mary Halvorson & Ambrose Akinmusire
12th Jun 2026
Two of the most pioneering improvisers of avant-garde jazz unite for the first time, releasing an album that builds on their shared approach to experimental improvisation.
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New Release Round-Up - 12th June 2026
12th Jun 2026
This week, jazz powerhouse Lakecia Benjamin returns with her latest project filled with A-list collaborations, and Jeff Goldblum expands on his Still Blooming soundworld with a new 'late night' instalment.
