Emma Rawicz: Inkyra

“Inkyra” is the spectacular new project by 23-year-old Emma Rawicz, one of the most exciting artists in British jazz today. As a synesthete, the musician—who grew up in rural Devon—sees colors when she writes and composes music. What began in a composition seminar at the Royal Academy of Music in London and continued on her debut album “Chroma” Enjoy Jazz now Enjoy Jazz experienced on stage at Enjoy Jazz . The tenor saxophonist spent four years working on her album alongside her outstanding sextet, which brings together some of the most exciting young stars in British jazz today.

She herself says: “Joni Mitchell has these little vignettes in her lyrics that allow her to create an entire world in just a few words. I try to write music inspired by that.” The beauty of the world in a single note. Extraordinary.