Vanessa Moreno & Emma Smith Live at Jazz Avenue by Jass in Dubai

Vanessa Moreno

Born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Vanessa is an acclaimed Brazilian singer and composer known for blending MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) with jazz and contemporary influences. Her innovative vocals and rhythmic improvisations shine in albums like Cores Vivas (2016) and Solar (2023). She has won the Prêmio Professionals da Música twice (2017, 2018) and continues to be a leading figure in contemporary Brazilian music.

Emma Smith

Emma Smith is a celebrated British jazz singer known for her extraordinary vocal talent and vibrant performances. Beginning her career at 14, she became the female vocalist for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music. Emma has received numerous accolades, including the Worshipful Company of Musicians’ Young Jazz Musician Award and the Rising Star Award at the London Music Awards. She was also a finalist in the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival Competition, further solidifying her reputation in the jazz world. Emma’s acclaimed solo album Meshuga Baby (2022) highlights her artistic range. In addition to her performance career, she is a BBC Radio 3 broadcaster and professor of jazz voice at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.j