Norma Winstone
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Singers · b. 1941

Norma Winstone

English jazz singer

Born
1941
Bow
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1960–
Record labels
ECM Records, EmArcy Records, Sunnyside Records, Grappa, Argo
Discography
17 albums

Biography

Norma Winstone is a jazz musician who plays voice. Norma Winstone was born in 1941 in Bow. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records, EmArcy Records, Sunnyside Records and Grappa. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “Edge of Time” (1972) to “Gilles Peterson presents Norma Winstone (Live at Maida Vale)” (2026). Honours include Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Norma Ann Winstone MBE (born 23 September 1941) is an English jazz singer and lyricist. With a career spanning more than 50 years, she is best known for her contributions to improvised vocal music. Musicians with whom she has worked include Michael Garrick, John Surman, Michael Gibbs, Mike Westbrook, as well as pianist John Taylor, who was her former husband.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Edge of Time 1972 · Argo
Flying Stork 1979
Live at Roccella Jonica 1985 · Live
Somewhere Called Home 1987
Well Kept Secret 1995
...like song, like weather 1998
Chamber Music 2003
Children of Time 2005
It's Later Than You Think 2006
Amoroso... ..Only More So 2007
Distances 2008
Stories Yet to Tell 2010
Dance Without Answer 2014
Descansado: Songs for Films 2018
Outpost of Dreams 2024
A Timeless Place 2026 · Enodoc Records Gilles Peterson presents Norma Winstone (Live at Maida Vale) 2026 · Live · BBE

Also plays on

Albums where Norma Winstone is credited as a sideman

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Norma Winstone play?

Norma Winstone is known for playing voice.

When and where was Norma Winstone born?

Norma Winstone was born 1941 in Bow.

What are Norma Winstone's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Edge of Time (1972), A Timeless Place (2026), Gilles Peterson presents Norma Winstone (Live at Maida Vale) (2026) and Flying Stork (1979).

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