TOPSHAM: Matthews Hall

Thursday 24th October, 2024

7:15pm

Event information

Emily Masser is a 20-year-old jazz singer and saxophonist from Wigan currently studying at London’s Guildhall School of Music.
Besides the superb musical education she received at Manchester’s famous Chetham’s School of Music, Emily was also given invaluable guidance in jazz by her father, the highly respected saxophonist Dean Masser.
Emily gained attention and encouragement from jazz luminaries Claire Martin and Liane Carroll and also, during the time she spent honing her craft in the Clark Tracey Quintet. Their acclaimed album, "Introducing Emily Masser" also showcases her arranging skills, taking classic jazz standards such as “So Near So Far” and “The Man I Love” and making them sound newly minted and excitingly different. Her contributions to this album have enhanced Emily’s presence on the scene and also garnered support from jazz media, marking her as a “New Star of British Jazz” (London Jazz News

Blue Vanguard Jazz meets monthly on a Thursday in Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF.
Blue Vanguard Trio - Craig Milverton [keyboard], Al Swainger [bass] and Coach York [drums] bring the finest national and international guests to Topsham.

Doors are open from 7.15pm with performance times from 8pm – 10.30pm. Bar/refreshments available in Matthews Hall or nearby at No 3 Bar, The Old Fire Station Taphouse or The Nelson Inn.

Venue information

TOPSHAM: Matthews Hall

0	Fore Street Topsham EX3 0HF
>	www.bluevanguard.co.uk
`	Blue Vanguard Jazz meets monthly on a Thursday in Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF. Blue Vanguard Trio - Craig Milverton [keyboard], Al Swainger [bass] and Coach York [drums] bring the finest national and international guests to Topsham.