Born in Nottingham, 1979, to a family of professional musicians. Formed musical roots amidst influences ranging from classical to heavy metal, and inspired by the illustrious recordings of Ella Fitzgerald to move towards jazz singing, and the attractive balance between formal structure and freedom that jazz had to offer. She has studied voice with Tina May, and completed a Music/English Bachelor of Arts degree with a major thesis on the jazz voice. Incorporating some of the finest young jazz players in the UK, she performs with her own trio and various duo partnerships and founded all female jazz trio The Number One Ladies Jazz Agency in 2005. Based in the north of UK with her partner and young family, Emma has lectured in voice at Leeds College of Music, broadcast on BBC radio and ITV, appearing in a documentary piece about her career in Feb 2006. She has recorded several CDs, including a new release (Feb ’06) entitled Unphotographable.

"A jazz singing natural to rank alongside Clare Teal and Gwyn Herbert." Manchester Evening News

"A fine jazz singer and educator" Jazzwise Magazine

"Une très jolie voix, très limpide, et aussi un peu secrète." Jaques Aubelle

"Her own deeply expressive tone and delivery attracted plaudits wherever she has played" Yorkshire Evening Post

"A fresh jazz singer who floats a song lyric without losing her grip on it." Manchester Evening News

"Outstanding" Musicman Events

"you sit back and wonder how, at such a young age, Emma manages to transport you" Castaway Music

"Her precise pitch and effortless timing send shivers down the spine. Years from now people won't believe me when I tell them Emma Nabarro sang at my wedding!" Geoff Cawood