Multiple award-winning saxophonist and bandleader Emma Rawicz returns to London’s PizzaExpress Jazz Club on Thursday March 26th with her all-star touring quartet—a lineup not to be missed. Joining her are some of the leading lights on Europe’s scene today: Rasmus Sørensen (DK/US), Marc Michel (FR), and Freddie Jensen (UK).
In the first of four consecutive nights featuring special guest collaborations, Emma is joined by renowned saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart.
Emma says:
“Having Mark as part of this residency was very important to me from the beginning of the planning process—not least because I firmly believe that, were it not for him, I would not be a jazz musician at all. I first met Mark when I was fourteen or fifteen at the Dartington International Summer School, where he was leading the jazz course. At that point, I didn’t really know what jazz was, and I remember a session where Mark played us a recording of Joe Henderson, who I had never heard before. It had such a profound impact on me that, for the first time, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. In the intervening years, I’ve had the pleasure of learning even more from Mark—he’s been a vital mentor figure. Without his encouragement, I wouldn’t be the musician I am today, and I’m beyond excited to share the stage with him in a tenor saxophone extravaganza!”
Tickets are on sale now, priced at £30—visit the PizzaExpress Live website to book.