Welcome. I’m Amanda Magrin but you might know me best as Maggie…
Front woman and founder of Ms.Maggie & the Cat’s Pyjamas.
I’m a jazz, blues and swing vocalist with a background in musical theatre which led me to jazz (a bit like the American Songbook) but rather than locking myself into one style I pull vocal inspiration from across the American roots landscape: the theatrical drama of stage, the acoustic grit of dark southern folk, the spirit of gospel and blues and the swing of New Orleans jazz. I take the elements I love and shape them around my own voice bringing a distinct, soulful texture. I’m evolving and experimenting as I go along and I’m available as a solo artist or with a band in a variety of configurations.
My band Ms. Maggie & The Cat’s Pyjamas brings you a melting pot of vintage jazz, blues & swing from the Roaring Twenties & Swinging 30/40s and is available in two styles but can also be tailored into themes to suit your event:
1). NEW ORLEANS/DIXIELAND - vocals, trumpet, banjo/guitar, sousaphone/tuba with optional drums, clarinet/sax.
2). CLASSIC SWING - vocals, piano, double bass and drums with clarinet/sax and or trumpet/trombone.
Themed events include:
The Billie Holiday Songbook. Gershwin meets Cole Porter. The 1940s Songbook. Jazz and The Silver Screen.
Or we can come up with a theme especially for your event.
CHECK OUT THE LINKS. LISTEN TO THE DEMO. PLAY THE VIDEOS AND MAKE CONTACT TO LET ME KNOW YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! HERE’S WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY:
Reviews
“Your voice is sublime… your set was the best of the whole festival” - Upton Jazz Festival audience member 2026.
“Thanks for bringing your fabulous band across the border and sparkling so brightly at Upton”- Upton Jazz Festival 2026.
“I love your voice…. When I closed my eyes I thought I was listening to Billie Holiday” - Brecon Jazz Festival 2026
“Ms. Maggie & The Cat’s Pyjamas got the cream on the main stage performing ‘Puttin On the Ritz’ … Irving Berlin at its very best!” - Brecon Jazz Festival blogger.
Check out Ian Mann’s review on thejazzman.com