reviews / interviews

Orcadian, multi-award-winning vocalist Marianne McGregor is one of the UK jazz scene’s most talented performers, with her third album Make Believe, released digitally on 20th June, confirming that her star is indeed in ascendency. 

Hailing from Orkney, Marianne has lived in Glasgow for some years and is one of the hardest working  musicians on the Scottish live jazz scene, where she is accompanied by  some of our finest musicians...

review by Fiona Mactaggart

Singer Marianne McGregor has been making an impact on the jazz scene in Scotland over the past few years. Her debut album Good Morning Warning appeared in 2020, she was voted best vocalist 2021 and 2023 in the Scottish Jazz Awards, and has been appearing around the nation with her gutsy and well-honed jazz technique combined with a pop directness.

It’s one thing to be a fine singer. Marianne has been writing her own material and now presents a collection of her songs. Make Believe features 11 tracks, all originals, which show a fine talent...

review by Mark McKergow

Award-winning vocalist Marianne McGregor is one of Scotland's most popular jazz singer-songwriters. She has recently released a new album entitled 'Make Believe' to notable acclaim in the UK Jazz press...

interview by Fiona Mactaggart