February 2026 marks the release of Chatterbox — the brand new studio album from London’s award-winning jazz vocal queen, Louise Balkwill — and she’s got plenty to say!
A vibrant love letter to the golden age of vocal jazz, Chatterbox is a dazzling collection of original vocalese, sparkling new compositions, and fresh interpretations of beloved standards. With her trademark wit, warmth, and soul, Louise invites listeners into a world where storytelling and swing collide — where the laughter, heartbreak, and sass of classic jazz meet a bold, modern spirit.
Recorded with an all-star band featuring Jonathan Bauer (trumpet), Rob Barron (piano), Theo Malka-Wishart (double bass), and Joshua Walker-Martin (drums) — and with special guest Ross Stanley on Hammond organ — every track bursts with authenticity, chemistry and joy.
From cheeky originals like Come Over Here and Treat Me Right to deeply personal reimaginings like You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To (the winning performance that earned Louise her Riga Jazz Stage title), Chatterbox is an album that celebrates both the roots and the future of vocal jazz.
Soulful, virtuosic and overflowing with heart — Chatterbox is Louise Balkwill’s boldest, most joyful statement yet.
Preorder your very own SIGNED copy of Chatterbox today!
- 1. Come Over Here and Treat Me Right
- 2. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
- 3. Careless Love
- 4. I Can't Get Started
- 5. Tea for Two
- 6. The Nearness of You
- 7. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
- 8. Why You Gotta Kick Me When I'm Down
- 9. This Love of Mine
- 10. A Bit Too Much
- 11. Makin' Whoopee
