We welcome rising star jazz vocalist Emily Masser to The Bear Club for the first time with her own band. Emily is a young jazz singer and saxophonist from Wigan currently studying at London’s Guildhall School of Music, having attended Manchester’s famous Chetham’s School of Music. Emily was also given invaluable guidance in jazz by her father, the highly respected saxophonist Dean Masser.
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. Their acclaimed album, "Introducing Emily Masser" also showcases her arranging skills, 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 have enhanced Emily’s presence on the scene and also garnered support from jazz media.
Emily’s latest single, "I’m Old Fashioned" captures Emily’s strengths as an arranger and vocalist as well as her terrific scat singing. 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.
Emily Masser (vocals), Dean Masser (saxophone) Matyas Gayer (piano), James Owston (bass), and Steve Brown (drums).
“Young Vocalist Emily Masser is one of the most original and distinctive musicians to emerge on the current British scene.”
“I’m sure this isn’t the last we’ll be hearing from Emily Masser – a burning talent for the future.”
“Masser makes her mark immediately skydiving into a hard- swinging scat, which is rich, timely and never without a smile.”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.