A fabulous show featuring the sublime and ridiculously talented vocalist Emily Masser - performing with an outstanding quintet including one of the UK's great tenor players, her dad, Dean.

Emily Masser, is a 20-year-old jazz singer from Wigan, and currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music. A graduate of the prestigious Chetham’s School of Music, Emily gained the best possible jazz mentorship from her father, the hugely respected saxophonist Dean Masser.

"One of the most original and distinctive musicians to emerge on the current British scene.” Jazz Wise

Emily has gained attention and approval from several jazz luminaries, with her breakthrough in The Clark Tracey Quintet album, Introducing Emily Masser, showcasing her assured arrangements and vocals, and solidifying her reputation as a “new star of British jazz”.

Emily is joined by Dean on tenor saxophone and an all-star rhythm section with in-demand Hungarian pianist Matyas Gayer (Eddie Henderson, Scott Hamilton), thrilling bassist James Owston (Xhosa Cole, Greg Abate), and ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown (Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris).

This band has recently recorded Songs With My Father, a gorgeous album dedicated to Emily’s late mother. The album features a mix of modern twists on jazz standards and also highlights Emily’s vocal approach to bebop.

"A burning talent.” London Jazz News

Band line-up:

Emily Masser – vocals

Dean Masser – tenor saxophone

Matyas Gayer – piano

James Owston – bass

Steve Brown – drums

More about the band

Dean Masser is an award-winning jazz saxophonist. He started his professional career as a member of the Jack Parnell Quartet, recording a live album during a week-long stint at Ronnie Scott’s shortly after graduating from Leeds College of Music as Saxophone Prize winner. He has played alongside many of the leading names in British jaz

Information

Doors open 7.15pm. The 2-hour show starts at 8.00pm, and ends by 10.00pm including an interval.

Full bar available from 7.15pm and during the interval.

Free parking is available on site, and nearby in Century Retail Park (please check conditions of parking on arrival - usually 4 hours for free). The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre is 4-minute walk from Watford High Street Overground Station.

Access

For disability access, please contact us at jazz@watfordjazzjunction.com to confirm a seat. We have 2 wheelchair friendly spaces available, each at the general admission rate of £27.50 with an additional carer's seat for free.