Emma-Jean Thackray Concerts

Experience Emma-Jean Thackray

Emma-Jean Thackray is a British multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and bandleader renowned for her innovative fusion of jazz, electronic, and soul music. Emerging from the vibrant UK jazz scene, Thackray has carved a distinctive niche by blending traditional jazz instrumentation with contemporary production techniques. A classically trained trumpeter and vocalist, she gained widespread acclaim with her debut album *Yellow* (2021), which showcased her ability to merge lush arrangements with genre-defying sounds.

Thackray’s style is characterized by its eclectic mix of warm brass tones, intricate rhythms, and hypnotic grooves that draw from jazz improvisation, Afrobeat, and electronic music. Her work often emphasizes positivity and inclusivity, resonating with diverse audiences worldwide. Beyond her solo career, Emma-Jean leads the ensemble Emma-Jean Thackray’s WALRUS and runs her own label, Movementt, dedicated to promoting forward-thinking music.

Her accomplishments include critical praise from major outlets like *The Guardian* and *Pitchfork*, as well as performances at prominent festivals such as Glastonbury and the London Jazz Festival.