Magdalena Reising

Born in Glasgow to Polish parents, Magdalena Reising has been singing and making music since early childhood. Her main instruments are voice, harp and piano.

Her deep, rich, soulful voice has graced numerous recordings as a session artist. She’s shared the limelight on various collaborative projects, most notably the album ‘Invisible Threads’, also for Latest Records.

With ‘Blue Cafe’, Magdalena takes centre stage. It is her first solo album of original jazz, written by her, or in collaboration with pianist, Chris Page, and guitarist, Michael Simons, who also plays on the recording.

Comparisons have been made with contemporary artists such as Madeline Peyroux, Cassandra Wilson and Nora Jones. Certainly ‘Blue Cafe’ evokes the spirit of Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald and Marlene Dietrich but it’s not a pastiche or a tribute. It is a unique and charming contribution of original blues-tinted jazz by a European chanteuse of unusual listenability.

‘Blue Cafe’ has received excellent reviews both in the UK and USA.
We’re keen to promote this wonderful artiste and her brilliant 5 piece band
to a European audience. Her recent concert at London’s prestigious Pizza Express
in Soho’s Dean Street was a huge success and received considerable press and radio interest, encouraging us to promote a worldwide tour.

” the kind of subtle magical power happening at the Blue Café won’t be held across the Pond for long. The similarly charming and talented Corinne Bailey Rae became a Grammy nominated sensation and a major presence on the U.S. pop and jazz charts, and there’s no reason why Reising couldn’t follow suit with enough Stateside interest and promotion. This album is the reason why jazz and pop fans looking for the next big thing need to focus on the great indie artists out there rather than just what the major labels keep throwing our way”

New York Review

“Word of her prowess as singer and instrumentalist is obviously spreading fast. Her music raises the spirits and I walked out into the cold night enveloped in a warm glow. Her singing is delicate and feminine but with an underlying strength and depth.”
Author, Geoff Edwards

“Magdalena’s rich deep voice, accompanied by the brilliance of Steve Thomson on double bass, the satin finesse of Hollywood composer Christopher Page on piano and the genius of Alex Eberhard on percussion ‘will transport you to a place of low-lit glamour.”
Wave Magazine

voted one of the top 5 jazz Cd’s of the week by the Jazz Jury

“….dazzling with playful vocal textures… “Jazz Monthly

“…….Superbly arranged jazz and blues tinted originals.First rate “The Musician

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“…….Magdalena Reising’s debut album gives the listener a good view of her talent as an inspired songwriter and sensitive performer. The album features a well balanced diversity of tempos and rhythms, from meditative to joyful, beautifully captured in a jazz-blues atmosphere by excellent musicians “Jazzworld.quest.com

“…….Quite possibly one of the most stunning albums I ever had the privilege of listening to “Isles FM

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