“Toronto saxophonist Emily Steinwall is a force for togetherness and connectivity”
Allie Gregory - Exclaim!
Emily Steinwall
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada into a multi-generational family of musicians, Emily's love for music and art was inevitable. She has studied and worked professionally as a jazz saxophone player, toured the world as a backup singer to a pop artist, and made a living in classic rock tribute bands. Now, with her original music at the forefront, Emily has found a way to express herself through this kaleidoscope of musical experiences and find a sound that is uniquely her own.
Emily’s debut album, “Welcome to the Garden”, was released in 2021 and received the 2022 SOCAN songwriters prize. Her second album, "but, there's beauty in the fall from Grace" was released in August 2026. The album has been featured on numerous local radio stations including CBC Q, and has garnered over 160k Spotify streams since its release.
Emily is currently working on new music in the form of an EP, which will be released in the first half of 2027.
“Her talent as a songwriter is clear in ‘Welcome to the Garden.’ It has an emotional depth rarely seen this early in a career” Jennifer Brown - CEO of SOCAN
Emily’s latest album but, there’s beauty in the fall from Grace received widespread attention; it has been featured on numerous local radio stations including CBC Q, and has garnered over 160k Spotify streams since its release.
The reel for “Human Anymore” got over 5M views on Instagram, and its music video got 8.7K views on YouTube.
She self-produced her album release show at the Longboat Hall in Toronto (August 2026), and has sold 270 tickets with no help from external promoters.
Emily can perform solo, duo, or with her quintet.