EMMA SMITH QUARTET Arts Wing @SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE

Emma Smith is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about voices in jazz. With

performances everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to the world’s top jazz clubs, she has

collaborated with major artists including Michael Bublé, The Quincy Jones Orchestra, Jeff

Goldblum, and the Jeremy Pelt / Wayne Escoffery Quintet. Her expressive, magnetic stage

presence continues to earn her a loyal international following.

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)

Featuring - Emma Smith