Emma-Jean Thackray is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and band leader. Last year, she released her fantastic debut album “Yellow,” a record that draws on cosmic themes and works through the full spectrum of jazz traditions while meandering through the back streets of electronic music all the way to hip-hop without ever losing its funkiness. After releasing two EPs in 2020, Thackray started her own imprint called Movementt under Warp Records. She is a unique figure within the new wave of jazz bubbling up in the UK and her work makes groove an essential part of polyphonic music. She builds her compositions around this mantra: “Move the body, move the mind, move the soul.” Her recordings have the energy of a live performance. The way she expands on their themes and movements live with enchanting improvisations has made her a favorite of the international festival circuit. Emma-Jean Thackray will be on stage at Babylon on the evening of October 8.
Emma-Jean Thackray: Trumpet and synthesizer
Dougal William Tyler: Drums
Lyle Kabir Barton: Keyboards
Matthew Gedrych: Bass