Emily Masser is a 20-year-old jazz singer and saxophonist from Wigan, from London’s Guildhall School of Music.
Emily gained attention and encouragement from jazz luminaries Claire Martin and Liane Carroll and also, during the time she spent honing her craft in the Clark Tracey Quintet. Her breakthrough came as a member of The Clark Tracey Quintet, with the release of their acclaimed album, “Introducing Emily Masser” consisting of Emily’s arrangements and vocals, taking classic jazz standards such as “So Near So Far” and “The Man I Love” and making them sound newly minted and excitingly different.
Her contributions to this album enhanced Emily’s presence on the scene and also garnered support from jazz media, marking her as a “New Star of British Jazz” (London Jazz News). Her performance on this recording draws on influences and inspirations such as Annie Ross, Betty Carter, and Sonny Stitt and has already picked up the attention of reviewers, magazines and radio broadcasters.
If the Masser name sounds familiar it is because she is the daughter of the respected saxophonist Dean Masser who is the sax player in her quintet along with veteran bassist Dave Green, Matyas Gayer on piano and Steve Brown drums.
Concert 7:30pm-10.00pm, £20 full price, £18 concession, £10 for aged 30 and under.