Jazz: A philosophy of the Spiritual
“A musician is a philosopher and a scientist and he uses the science of music to project the particular philosophy he subscribes to. Our music must be melodic and the songs universal, and that’s about equality.”
- Lester Young
“Star of the show is Conway’s voice,” - Hot Press
“Splendid.” - The Sunday Independent
“Her own vocalese to Coltrane’s solo demonstrating her abilities to their fullest, flitting through the lyrics at a tempo most rappers would be envious of, while maintaining a bouncing melody and clarity of diction throughout.” - GoldenPlec
Hallelujah - Emilie Conway & Johnny Taylor
I recorded this song for a dear friend and inspiration, Brian Duggan, and his family. This recording was kindly supported by the Duggan family. I played around with some images and made a video for it! I hope you like it!
Spring Live Performance Dates Announced!
2023 Highlights
Guiding Lights: Music and Art from Impressionism to Jazz
Lectures & Performance at The Lexicon Library, Nov-Dec 2023
“Music and Art are the guiding lights of the world.” - Pablo Picasso
International Jazz Day 2023:
Emilie’s interview with the UN
Jazz is the “voice of eloquence, freedom, authenticity and respect — and joy!” 🎼🎶
This #JazzDay, read our interview with Irish vocal jazz artist about the values of jazz and her disability rights activism 👇
“Jazz has values”: championing disability rights through music @IntlJazzDay
Celebrating 30 Years of the Improvised Music Company
30 Years / 30 Improvisers
30 of Ireland’s improvising musicians have been selected for a year-long support programme and platform for their work by Improvised Music Company, as we celebrate 30 years of work.
Delighted to be recognised for my work and selected as one of IMC’s 30/30 artists. I could really use the support and so I’m looking forward to their mentorship helping me make the most of my work.
Click on the video above for the RTE News Report
Click her to read the report by Ailbhe Conneely
Listen back to the full report on Morning Ireland here
Solid Space and Sound at the Ark for Cruinniu na N-Og 2023
This was the first time developing Solid, Space and Sound for children, and I was delighted to have the opportunity and to be supported to work with children from Child Vision and the Ark.
Enjoy a creative and multi-sensory discovery tour of The Ark building devised and led by artist Emilie Conway especially for children with visual impairment. More info here