The Emma Rawicz Quintet

Thursday 28th March 2024

The Spin is truly delighted to welcome to the club for the first time the most rapidly ascending star on the UK jazz scene for many a decade!

Saxophonist Emma Rawicz, at the age of 21, has already released two critically-acclaimed albums of original compositions, has toured all over Europe and has rightly garnered glowing press from respected national publications and broadcasters. For example:

“An astonishing new talent” (Jamie Cullum – BBC Radio 2)

“A name on everyone’s lips right now” (Julian Joseph – J to Z BBC Radio 3)

“With ‘Chroma’ young British jazz star Emma Rawicz is taking admirable risks and continuing her warp-speed evolution. ★★★★” (John Fordham – The Guardian)

Emma’s outstanding musical qualities have attracted stellar musicians to work alongside her, such as Spin favourites, guitarists Ant Law and David Preston. Last year’s London Jazz Festival saw Emma working with pianist Gwilym Simcock (of Pat Metheny’s group!)...

Emma is bringing her brilliant fare to the Spin with an outstanding band of players: 

Ivo Neame ~ piano (heard many times at The Spin with Jasper Hoiby’s group, Phronesis)

Immy Churchill ~ vocals (another brilliant rising-star singer who has already performed with Norma Winstone and Dave Holland!)

Kevin Glasgow ~ bass (extraordinarily virtuosic player - recently heard at The Spin with Nick Meier’s ‘World Group')

Asaf Sirkis ~ drums (where to start? - has worked with: Tim Garland, Soft Machine, Kenny Wheeler, Andy Sheppard, Gary Husband, John Abercrombie etc. etc.)

This is Emma’s working and touring outfit, so be prepared for a night of stunning ensemble playing from this constellation. This gig promises to be a Spin highlight, without a doubt!