Nottingham-raised and London-based singer-songwriter and pianist Natalie Duncan returns with her third studio album, ‘Black Moon’. Produced and performed alongside her trio, Alan Mian (bass) and Dave ‘Big D’ Browning (drums), the record represents a bold, expansive statement from one of the UK’s most versatile jazz, soul, and R&B voices.
Duncan first emerged in 2009 with her debut EP Natalie Alexis Duncan, quickly gaining attention for her expressive vocals and piano mastery. Following appearances on the BBC series Goldie’s Band By Royal Appointment in 2011, she signed to Decca Records and released her acclaimed debut Devil in Me (2012). Since then, she has toured internationally, performed on Later… with Jools Holland, supported acts including Muse, and released her sophomore album Free (2020) on Goldie’s Fallen Tree 1Hundred label.
Black Moon sees Duncan fully embracing her musical range, blending jazz, soul, R&B, and contemporary elements into a cohesive, dynamic collection. On Crashing Into The Dark, intricate piano lines open the track with a contemplative yet inviting tone, while Duncan’s atmospheric vocals deliver both intimacy and power. The arrangement evolves into a layered, synth-infused finale where live instrumentation, drums, bass, and keys, intertwines seamlessly with electronic textures. The chorus delivers a memorable hook that merges jazz sophistication with contemporary sensibilities, recalling the artistry of Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.
Other highlights, such as ‘Chasing Heaven’, showcase her signature jazz-pop sensibility, balancing melodic richness with playful experimentation. The album’s polished yet organic production, combined with Duncan’s virtuosic musicianship and emotive delivery, makes Black Moon a fully immersive listening experience from start to finish.
With a career that includes collaborations with Incognito, Mica Paris, Guy Chambers, and electronic acts like Disclosure, Skream, and Benga, Duncan continues to prove her versatility. Black Moon reaffirms her as one of the UK’s most compelling jazz and R&B artists, delivering music that is simultaneously timeless and forward-looking, and cementing her status as a defining voice in 2026.
