Emma Smith with Orlando Jazz Orchestra

The 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the Year Emma Smith, accompanied by the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, brings her fresh take on the Great American Songbook to our intimate music lounge for her debut Judson’s Live performance. Raised in a family of jazz musicians, Emma is a member of the acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and one of the U.K.’s leading jazz vocalists. Hailed as a stylish and original performer, Emma has appeared everywhere from London’s Royal Albert Hall to renowned jazz clubs in Paris, New York and Milan. She has also performed with Michael Bublé, The Quincy Jones Orchestra and Postmodern Jukebox. Celebrating the release of her latest solo album, Bitter Orange, Emma brings her fresh and fearless approach to reshaping jazz classics in surprising ways in this rare U.S. appearance. “One of the most stylish and original interpreters of Songbook classics on the scene.” — All About Jazz