Emily Saunders, says she is “excited” about performing in Twickenham. “It has such a creative and artistic atmosphere, and a wonderfully warm and supportive audience,” says Emily, a keen champion of the Twickenham music scene.
And don’t be surprised if you bump into the talented singer-songwriter In Twickenham, she says she loves nothing better than taking long walks along the “gorgeous riverside”.
“I draw my inspiration from nature and taking in my beautiful surroundings. I often see my songs in pictures and then write and record what I see and feel,” says Emily, who grew up in Brixton, South London in a musical family and began performing at the age of four.
Having recently sold out London’s most iconic jazz venue, The Jazz Cafe, and Liverpool’s state-of-the-art concert hall, The Tung Auditorium, Emily is presenting her most powerful work to date — her new album, MOON SHIFTS OCEANS, on 7 June.
It’s a powerhouse of hits that will keep you hooked from the first track. Her upbeat, soul-infused album blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop sensuality.
“It’s my most powerful work to date because it’s a celebration of how we can all get through tough times in our lives and emerge stronger,” confides Emily, who is no stranger to adversity. In her teens, due to difficult family dynamics, Emily sought shelter and support at a hostel, where she lived for three years from age 16.
“Those difficult years spurred me on creatively, and music became my safe space, where I transformed adversity to a deeper understanding of the positive impact sound has on turbulent times. This has been my driving force ever since.”
Today, her new album, MOON SHIFTS OCEANS, is a creation of beauty, strength, and soul. Emily says she chose the album name to signify that small things can create great change.
Fans can expect bold music production, blending soul-jazz-fusion and pop with echoes of Brazilian grooves and broken beats — pushing boundaries to create music that pops.
“Twickenham has such a long and rich relationship with the arts that sharing my music in such vibrant area is an absolute pleasure,” says Emily.
Tickets for Emily Saunders’ album celebration at The Exchange are available online from £15.
For more information and to buy tickets VISIT: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/emily-saunders-moon-shifts-oceans
Emily Saunders: www.emilysaunders.co.uk
★★★★ "Saunders is the real deal" — The Guardian
★★★★ “Next big thing.” – The Evening Standard
★★★★ “Jazz album of the year so far” – The Independent
★★★★ “Utterly original.” — Jazzwise
★★★★ "Highly impressive.” The Arts Desk"
"Next big thing" ~ The London Evening Standard
"She's the Queen of Jazz-Fusion. A real powerhouse! No-one quite like her" ~ Simon Phillips, Jazz FM
'Absolutely brilliant' ~ Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2
“Very very special. Wow. She’s absolutely terrific. Phenomenal.” — BBC Radio Ulster
"She really is absolutely brilliant" ~ John Osborne, Jazz FM
"Classy vocals.. hugely talented…much panache" – Echoes
"Superb new talent everyone's talking about" ~ Jazz FM
"Fascinating artist on stage."