At just 24 years old, British saxophone phenomenon Emma Rawicz has rapidly established herself as one of the most prominent new names on the European jazz scene. Since signing with the renowned German label ACT in the summer of 2023, she has toured लगातार across the UK and the rest of Europe—and her star continues to rise.
With four critically acclaimed albums to her name (most recently Inkyra, released in October 2025) and an impressive list of awards and nominations—including the Parliamentary Jazz Award, finalist status at the Jazz FM Awards, and the BBC Young Jazz Musician Competition—Rawicz has already cemented her place as one of the most promising artists of her generation.
She bridges the gap between younger audiences and the jazz tradition through her outgoing playing style, modern groove, and natural warmth—qualities that have also made her a hit on social media, where she now has more than 49,000 followers on Instagram.
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At just 24 years old, British saxophone phenomenon Emma Rawicz has rapidly established herself as one of the most prominent new names on the European jazz scene. Since signing with the renowned German label ACT in the summer of 2023, she has toured लगातार across the UK and the rest of Europe—and her star continues to rise.
With four critically acclaimed albums to her name (most recently Inkyra, released in October 2025) and an impressive list of awards and nominations—including the Parliamentary Jazz Award, finalist status at the Jazz FM Awards, and the BBC Young Jazz Musician Competition—Rawicz has already cemented her place as one of the most promising artists of her generation.
She bridges the gap between younger audiences and the jazz tradition through her outgoing playing style, modern groove, and natural warmth—qualities that have also made her a hit on social media, where she now has more than 49,000 followers on Instagram.
Most recently, Emma Rawicz was named a “Rising Star 2025” by DownBeat Magazine on both tenor and soprano saxophone—a clear sign that Europe’s next major saxophone name has already arrived.
The three established jazz musicians Morten Hæsum, Morten Haxholm, and Søren Møller (the Viridian Trio) invited the young prodigious talent to Denmark for nine concerts in 2024, all marked by a wonderful and festive atmosphere. We now have the opportunity to invite Emma back in 2026 for another expressive and charming jazz celebration.
The repertoire will feature new material—primarily compositions by Emma Rawicz, Morten Haxholm, and selected jazz standards—a delightful blend of Afro-Cuban-inspired rhythms, hard-swinging modern jazz, beautiful ballads, and funky grooves....
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