Judith Owen - Suit Yourself (2026)

"Suit Yourself" is the sophisticated and unapologetic new studio album from the Welsh-born, New Orleans-based virtuoso Judith Owen. Following the global success of her exploration into the "badass women" of jazz, this project sees Owen reclaiming her role as a premier songwriter, blending her sharp wit and soulful storytelling with the high-energy sound of her world-class band, The Gentlemen Callers.

The title Suit Yourself is a double entendre—referring both to the tailored, masculine-inspired aesthetic Owen has embraced and to the rebellious spirit of making music exactly how she wants. The record is a masterclass in "Joy-Centric Jazz," featuring a mix of strutting New Orleans rhythms, Broadway-level theatricality, and moments of deep, introspective blues. It’s an album that feels like a front-row seat at a sold-out residency at the Blue Note.