We’re thrilled to welcome Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the Year winner Emma Smith to The Bear Club for the first time. With her star very much on the rise and extensive experience performing everywhere from the Royal Albert Hall to the world’s leading jazz clubs, it’s no wonder her shows are fast becoming the hottest ticket in town.
She’s collaborated with the likes of Michael Bublé, The Quincy Jones Orchestra, and Jeff Goldblum, building a formidable reputation as a powerful and expressive artist on the global jazz scene and nurturing a loyal fanbase that returns show after show.
Her accolades include the long-running success of her vocal harmony group The Puppini Sisters, a four-year stint as a BBC Radio 3 broadcaster, and her role with the acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s All Stars. Following a triumphant tour with American supergroup Postmodern Jukebox, Emma’s career continues to soar, with tastemakers tipping her as one of the most exciting voices in jazz today.
Her much-anticipated new album, Bitter Orange, arrived in summer 2025 to great acclaim. A gorgeous homage to the Great American Songbook and the world of show tunes, from Julie London and Nat King Cole to Ella Fitzgerald and, perhaps most notably, Barbara Streisand, it offers an intimate snapshot into the mind and personal life of a self-made female artist. The album captures Emma’s mission to be heard and make an impact in today’s world, with a sound rooted in yesterday.
“Bitter Orange delivers risk-taking, humour, a deep pocket, unforgettable interpretations and, most important of all, a huge emotional payload”
“Emma Smith is a singer with a voice that is a breath of fresh air to the jazz world”
“She interprets the material with wonderful panache”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £20 / £16 for members
All seating/tables are first-come, first-served.