Emily Saunders at St. James Studio

Critically acclaimed ★★★★ ‘Saunders is the real deal – a jazz vocalist with a big future’ The Guardian

‘her originals make a deep impression… an overwhelming feeling of effervescence…’ Jazzwise

Emily Saunders, marked as ‘one to look out for’ by Guardian Jazz critic John Fordham, first came to attention with her debut album ‘Cotton Skies’, gaining her four star reviews, extensive press coverage, and her music broadcast on BBC Radio 1, 3 & 4, XFM, Jazz FM. Exuberant, hip swaying grooves and romantic melodic songs wrapped around Brazilian rhythms alongside musicianship of the highest order established her not only as a rhythmically-inventive jazz vocalist, but a supremely talented composer, songwriter and lyricist. Emily releases ‘Outsiders Insiders’ March 2015 – remarkably assured, polished and accomplished. Influences include Chick Corea, Airto Moreira and Portishead....

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Critically acclaimed ★★★★ ‘Saunders is the real deal – a jazz vocalist with a big future’ The Guardian

‘her originals make a deep impression… an overwhelming feeling of effervescence…’ Jazzwise

Emily Saunders, marked as ‘one to look out for’ by Guardian Jazz critic John Fordham, first came to attention with her debut album ‘Cotton Skies’, gaining her four star reviews, extensive press coverage, and her music broadcast on BBC Radio 1, 3 & 4, XFM, Jazz FM. Exuberant, hip swaying grooves and romantic melodic songs wrapped around Brazilian rhythms alongside musicianship of the highest order established her not only as a rhythmically-inventive jazz vocalist, but a supremely talented composer, songwriter and lyricist. Emily releases ‘Outsiders Insiders’ March 2015 – remarkably assured, polished and accomplished. Influences include Chick Corea, Airto Moreira and Portishead.

The band highlights international trumpeter Byron Wallen, “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” – Jazzwise Magazine (played with Courtney Pine, Mica Paris, Loose Ends), Steve Pringle, piano (worked with Joss Stone, Michael Kiwanuka, Abram Wilson, Denys Baptiste), Paul Michael, bass (Julian Joseph and Liane Carroll), George Hart, drums (Swing Out Sister, Ivo Neame)

Cotton Skies focuses on Brazilian rhythms – her take on songs from iconic composers Pascoal and Moreira were stunning. Outsiders Insiders confirms her as a true talent in the genre – two of her very own Brazilian tunes place a London twist on an upbeat samba and Baião tune; both Brazilian pop standards in the making. Outsiders Insiders brims with potential radio hits. Emily presents dazzling originals and Brazilian Jazz that combine spirited grooves, driving basslines, sultry jazz ballads, reflections of 60’s soul jazz and playful textures that together reflect her love of rhythm.

£11 early bird tickets available on all Studio Floor seats, when booked before 31 January 2015

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