British saxophonist Emma Rawicz has established herself as one of Europe’s most exciting jazz names in record time. She is the recipient of the 2021 Drake Yolanda Prize, named “Best New Talent” at the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician and selected as BBC 3 New Generation Artist 2024. Her music unites inspirations from around the world and moves effortlessly between Afro-Cuban grooves, modern swing, funky vibes and lyrical ballads.

Emma Rawicz UK & the Viridian Trio

Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

‘If I could wish for anything, it would be an evening with different young jazz musicians From different countries. There are some people who are just incredibly interesting,’ said Jakob Manz in the preliminary talks for his jazz residency. And indeed, some of the most promising young jazz musicians from Europe are coming together here, including the Franco-Algerian cellist Nesrine and the Malian balafon artist Aly Keïta. ‘The two of them simply allow me to present jazz in completely different sound colours. You wouldn't believe the rhythmic possibilities that are totally surprising to our ears in Europe,’ explains Manz, who was also inspired for this evening by concert tours to Haiti and La Reunion. He continues: ‘This will be an evening full of fresh, energetic jazz and interesting constellations on stage. They all have completely different backgrounds and bring many musical influences with them - that's super exciting, and I really want to show that!’

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European Jazz Night

Alte Oper

"What a force of modern jazz," was the reaction of the jazz experts from WDR. Already hailed as a new star in her early twenties, the young saxophonist from England electrifies her performances with such energy that it almost blows the audience off their seats. That's not to say that Emma Rawicz doesn't have delicate tones. Visiting Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for the first time, she will present her compositions from the album "Chroma."

BORDER CROSSING Emma Rawicz

Rostock Art Gallery

When Haggai Cohen-Milo describes his approach to creatively engaging with works of concert literature from the perspective of a jazz musician, it is flying objects in space that spring to mind. When exploring the work, he feels like a spaceship that is attracted to the moon - the work - and accelerates further as a result, and finally overcomes the gravitational forces through targeted counter-steering, shoots past it and can explore new worlds: worlds that lie beyond it. 

Haggai Cohen-Milo Volume X "The Song of the Earth"

Laeiszhalle Hamburg

At 22 the extraordinarily talented saxophonist Emma Rawicz has already achieved an enormous amount. Winner of the 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Award, finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician and Jazz FM Awards. She has toured over 15 countries, and one of the most important jazz labels in the world today – ACT – released her first album Chroma to huge international acclaim. Emma has a unique sound with her compositions engaging with Afro Cuban inspired grooves to funk and straight-ahead jazz

RVJB Presents Emma Rawicz Quartet & Elbow Room on International Women’s Day

The Grand Venue, Clitheroe

Haggai Cohen-Milo Volume X »Messa da Requiem«

INKYRA are a new band that fuse rock energy, fusion, and singer‑songwriter lyricism within a contemporary jazz framework. UK heavyweights, the group’s six members Gareth Lockrane, David Preston, Scottie Thompson, Kevin Glasgow and Jamie Murray bring a wealth of experience from the jazz scene, each contributing a distinct musical personality that shapes the ensemble’s collective voice.

Emma Rawicz

Events

Upcoming events

May 24, 2026

Leeds Jazz Festival: Emma Rawicz’s INKYRA · Opera North

Past events

Apr 30, 2026

Emma Rawicz UK & the Viridian Trio · Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Mar 1, 2026

European Jazz Night · Alte Oper Frankfurt

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