Emma-Jean Thackray is an innovative composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader from the United Kingdom whose vibrant sonic palette bridges jazz, electronic music, hip-hop, and psychedelia. Raised in Yorkshire and classically trained on trumpet before branching into jazz, Thackray studied at the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music and became a dynamic presence in London’s thriving jazz scene. Drawing inspiration from spiritual jazz, groove-heavy funk, and experimental soundscapes, she is renowned for both her virtuosic musicianship and genre-blurring production, leading her ensemble and crafting all-encompassing solo work that pushes creative boundaries.

Thackray’s acclaimed releases, including her full-length debut "Yellow," have garnered international attention for their ecstatic energy, incisive lyricism, and expansive arrangements. Beyond her own projects, she has collaborated with prominent artists across the UK and global jazz circuit, solidifying her role as a boundary-pushing force dedicated to fusing tradition with bold, modern innovation.