About
London-based vocalist Maddie Martin is quickly carving her own path as a dynamic new voice rooted in tradition and fresh perspective. A distinctive ‘old soul’ tone and a gift for storytelling, she captivated audiences through expressive phrasing, rich timbre and strong stage presence. With a deep love for lyricism, Maddie places wordplay at the centre of her music. She draws inspiration from legendary vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Carmen McRae, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Nancy Wilson.
Recently graduated from The Royal Academy Of Music with a classical vocal degree, Maddie’s work has provided her with a strong foundation for exploring vocal technique and blending genres. Dedicated to honing her craft, Maddie has trained under esteemed jazz vocalists including, Claire Martin OBE, Lauren Kinsella and Anita Wardell, developing her skills in vocal interpretation, band leading and storytelling. Raised in a musical household, she was immersed in a wide array of genres from a young age – performing everything from musical theatre and classical to jazz and soul. This eclectic foundation helped shape her broad musical perspective and continues to influence her distinctive artistry.
Since moving to London, Maddie has started to establish her voice in the UK music scene, performing at venues across London and beyond. In the last year, Maddie has started her own jam session in Northwest London, touring with ensembles such as London Concertante, gigging with duo partner Columbus Sandor, and making her jazz festival debut with her Quartet at Swanage Jazz festival 2025. More recently Maddie has been working with trumpeter, composer and arranger Gabriel Taylor on The Maddie Martin Big Band. The pair collaboratively lead the band and perform Gabriel’s original arrangements of standards and soul tunes. Since April 2025, Maddie became a member of The London Vocal Project, one of the UK’s leading contemporary vocal ensembles, led by renowned jazz composer and educator Pete Churchill.
In January 2025, Maddie recorded a demo at Quiet Money Studios featuring five arrangements of her favourite standards. Maddie is thrilled to have returned to Quiet Money Studios to record her debut EP with her quartet alongside some of London’s horn players. The EP features original compositions by Gabriel Taylor and fresh arrangements of beloved jazz standards and soul tunes. The project is co-produced by five-time Grammy-nominated producer and musician James McMillan and acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin OBE. As the release approaches, Maddie is eager to share this personal, unique and collaborative project with venues in and around London.
