The 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Vocalist of the Year Emma Smith, accompanied by the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, brings her fresh take on the Great American Songbook to our intimate music lounge for her debut Judson’s Live performance. Raised in a family of jazz musicians, Emma is a member of the acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and one of the U.K.’s leading jazz vocalists.

Hailed as a stylish and original performer, Emma has appeared everywhere from London’s Royal Albert Hall to renowned jazz clubs in Paris, New York and Milan. She has also performed with Michael Bublé, The Quincy Jones Orchestra and Postmodern Jukebox.

Celebrating the release of her latest solo album, Bitter Orange, Emma brings her fresh and fearless approach to reshaping jazz classics in surprising ways in this rare U.S. appearance. “One of the most stylish and original interpreters of Songbook classics on the scene.” — All About Jazz

From Nashville lounge performer to global headliner, acclaimed singer, songwriter and pianist Kandace Springs brings her velvety voice and soulful blend of jazz, R&B and pop to her Judson’s Live debut.

Swing into the season when jazz chanteuse Svetlana returns, now accompanied by the Orlando Jazz Orchestra. Be there when they light up the stage with vintage jazz and feel-good holiday classics all wrapped up in Svetlana’s signature sweet and sassy style.

Soak up sounds from the “most gifted pure jazz singer of her generation” (Detroit Free Press). An award-winning jazz pianist, vocalist and regular performer at New York City’s legendary Birdland for more than 20 years, Champian now takes Judson’s Live for the first time in a dazzling two-night residency.

Grammy-nominated vocalist Stacey Kent has built a devoted global following, performing songs in English, French, Portuguese and Italian with her signature warmth and elegance. Hear music from her latest albums, Summer Me, Winter Me and A Time For Love.