Judith Owen’s creative evolution continues as she shines renewed light on her holiday album ‘Judith Owen Swings Christmas’ while preparing for the release of a new album arriving in early 2026. With a career defined by expressive storytelling and musical depth, Owen remains a celebrated presence in the jazz world.
Raised in a Welsh musical household and later shaped by London’s cultural landscape, Owen’s path has been guided by a lifelong commitment to performance. Now residing in New Orleans, she draws from the city’s rich musical tradition while maintaining a voice uniquely her own. Her work has been praised internationally for its blend of wit, warmth, and technical mastery.
The release of ‘Come On and Get It’ in 2022 marked a notable turning point. The album honored influential women from the 1940s and 1950s, earning more than 3 million streams and supporting a series of sold-out live shows. That momentum continues to inform her current projects. 
Central to Owen’s music is her openness about mental health and creative resilience. Following the loss of her mother during her teenage years, she has consistently spoken about how music became a source of strength and self-discovery.
“I wanted to do music that made me smile, lit up my face, and made me laugh,” she explains. “After years of therapy and healing, joy became my rebellion.”
That philosophy is clearly reflected in ‘Judith Owen Swings Christmas’, where festive jazz arrangements meet emotional sincerity. Her ongoing collaboration with musical director David Torkanowsky brings together some of the most respected musicians in jazz, reinforcing the album’s celebratory spirit.
Owen’s upcoming album continues her exploration of womanhood, creative freedom, and personal truth, aligning with broader conversations around visibility and recognition later in life. Her work has drawn admiration from figures such as Helen Mirren, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Goodman, Jamie Cullum, and Jennifer Coolidge.
With headline performances scheduled across Europe and the United States through early 2026, Owen remains deeply connected to live audiences as her next chapter unfolds.
