Sweet Emma Band’s eclectic blend of jazz, blues, folk gospel and soul, delivers “hot stuff for ears on the edge that want some real (and tasty) meat on their musical bones.” (Chris Spector, The Midwest Record) Paul Zauner, founder of the Sweet Emma Band says, what began as a group of strangers brought together to create new music continues to blossom and develop into a melting pot of artists who’s energy and bond oozes from their collaborative song style and interpretation. Hailing from around the world, this international team has wowed audiences throughout Europe with their joyful re-imaginings of old folk tunes, soul stirring original songs and high energy stage performance. Like the band’s namesake, New Orleans jazz pianist Sweet Emma Barrett and her Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the group is made up of horns, vocals, groove and keys –swapping out piano for the unforgettable sound of the Hammond organ. Featuring Chanda Rule, the soul-jazz singer from Chicago's South side, Kirk Lightsey calls Sweet Emma Band the greatest Band and singer I've seen in the last 30 or 40 years". Hammond organist and groove man Jan Korinek, Sweet Emma band goes to the very roots of soul, mixing Southern work songs, spirituals, traditional songs from Africaand NU GROOVES. Rule, influenced by “old-school” gospel music from her grandparent’s store-front church, and the earthen grooves of Korinek’s Hammond organ make a contemporary progressive rock crossover meets Harlem gospel vibe which is the core of the band’s sound. The group’s debut album, Hold On, a mix of soulfully arranged American work songs, blues and gospel favorites was labeled “compelling and distinctive” by London Jazz News and “a fun ride of creative jazz” by The Jazz Word. Blues Blast Magazinewrote: “Expressive vocals, cool arrangements and beautiful musicianship make this an extraordinary album.... Sweet Emma Band is the real deal!” With their latest music compilation, On Time, (available spring, summer 2023) Sweet Emma steps fully into original music composition –showcasing compelling lyrics that speak the heart’s language, lush and grooving horn lines and organ stylings that make you move.Through their lyrics, melodies, performances and presence, Sweet Emma Band aims to share their joy of music, and believes that the power of song and melody spreads love that can change the world.

“Expressive vocals, cool arrangements and beautiful musicianship make this an extraordinary album....Sweet Emma Band is the real deal!”Steve Jones, Blues Blast Magazine“Compelling and distinctive”-Lavender Sutton, London Jazz News“...a fun ride of creative jazz.”-Ferell Aubre, The Jazz Word“Creating their own Great Migration with Hold On, Chanda Rule and the Sweet Emma Band map out an odyssey moving through Black America's sound, promise and pride.”-Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz“Hot stuff for ears on the edge that want some real (and tasty) meat on their musical bones.” -Chris Spector, The Midwest Record