About
Issey Chivers is a London-based vocalist, composer and arranger whose sound moves effortlessly between jazz, folk, and the singer-songwriter tradition. Described as singing with a "tremendous range of colours" (Northwich Guardian), and “with the most immaculate of phrasing” (Louder Than War), she brings sensitivity to detail and a quiet confidence to stories that feel honest and full of emotion.
Drawing on imagery of the sea, Issey presents her debut EP, “Whispers of the Sea” (August 2026), a collection of original compositions and reimagined jazz standards that invite listeners to pause, breathe, and find beauty in life's shifting tides. The project explores themes of self-discovery, connection, and the search for calm in our fast-paced world.
Since graduating from Leeds Conservatoire in 2022, Issey has performed across the UK and Europe, including appearances with trumpeter and composer Olivia Cuttill at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho, Le Duc des Lombards, and on BBC Radio 3. In 2026, alongside her release of “Whispers of the Sea”, she also released a collaborative EP titled “Someone To Watch Over Me”with double bassist Chris Williams and saxophonist Harvey Parkin-Christie.
UPCOMING GIGS
Friday 30th October, 2026
Issey Chivers Quartet
Morocco Bound Bookshop, Bermondsey
London
Saturday 28th November, 2026
Biscuit Town, ft. Issey Chivers
Toulouse Lautrec
London
Saturday 23rd January, 2027
Issey Chivers & Tom Harris
The Heron Theatre
Beetham, Cumbria
Sunday 28th February, 2027
Issey Chivers & Tom Harris
Kirkgate Arts & Heritage
Cockermouth, Cumbria
collaboration
someone to watch over me (EP) 〜 OUT NOW
“Someone To Watch Over Me” is a collaborative EP by Issey Chivers, Chris Williams and Harvey Parkin-Christie, reimagining 5 jazz standards. For this project they present an intimate, chord-less collection of contemporary jazz tunes, taking inspiration from artists such as Lucia Cadotsch, Red Mitchell and Ian Bellamy.
CONTACT
For bookings and general enquiries please reach out to:
isseychivers@gmail.com



