Emma Smith
Band On The Wall, Manchester.10+ only. 10s to 15s must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.
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Emma's accolades include widespread success with vocal harmony group The Puppini Sisters, a four-year stint as a BBC Radio 3 broadcaster, and her role as resident vocalist with the Ronnie Scott's All Stars. Following a triumphant tour with American supergroup Postmodern Jukebox, she was named Jazz Act of the Year at the 2024 Jools Holland Boisdale Music Awards, and is one of only two singers ever to receive the prestigious Worshipful Company of Musicians Medal.
Raised in a family of jazz musicians, Emma was immersed in bebop, harmony, and horn solos from an early age. Her biggest inspiration is her grandfather, a trombonist who played with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Oscar Peterson. "He never skipped a day's practice," she says. "I've inherited his work ethic, deep gratitude for the music, and limitless ambition."
Her solo debut Meshuga Baby was a breakout success, with millions of streams and wide radio support from Jamie Cullum, Cerys Matthews, TSF Jazz, and Jazz FM. Her upcoming album Bitter Orange (La Reserve, Summer 2025) is a bold, personal portrait of a self-making artist, determined to leave her mark on the world - with elegance, honesty, and heart.