www.emilysaunders.co.uk
Critically acclaimed vocalist Emily Saunders “Absolutely brilliant” - Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio2 is songwriter, composer, producer and radio presenter, recently enjoying worldwide impact: her music broadcast nationally on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, JazzFM & XFM, along with radio stations around the world including USA, Japan, Australia, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Abu Dhabi, México. Emily’s music has also achieved International iTunes and Amazon charts around the world including “Top 10” in USA, Germany, UK, Indonesia, France.
Sunshines high above the golden trees, Floating high it warms the gentle breeze, Lift your head up to the sky and feel the sun.... “; set to a hip swaying Brazilian samba Emily Saunders' ‘Summer Days’ just oozes hazy lazy sunshiny days and hot sultry nights, with its soaring horn lines and sweet airy wordless vocals.
Saunders has crafted a masterful set that combines upbeat samba and Baião tunes, spirited grooves, driving basslines, sultry jazz ballads, with reflections of 60’s soul jazz, Brazilian vibes and playful textures that invokes sunshine and an invitation to dance.
A skillful, rhythmically inventive vocalist, Emily balances her virtuosity and adventurous musicianship of the highest order with a catchy pop sensibility that sees her breathy voice dance around infectious melodies that worm their way into your brain and stay there.
Emily’s band ESB highlights exceptional musicians – 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).
“Fast rising Brit Jazz Talent” - Metro
“One for the jazz dance clubs” - Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio6
"The outrageously good Emily Saunders. An extraordinary talent" - Chris Philips, JazzFM
“Jazz album of the year so far” ★★★★ - Independent
“Next big thing” ★★★★ - Evening Standard
“Killer up-tempo tracks.... Highly recommended” AllAboutJazz
