Mix the sophistication of jazz, the grit of Blues, and the grooves of funk and soul, and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz.
And for tonight’s show, he’ll be renewing his occasional on-stage partnership with Cheltenham saxophonist Kim Cypher, which began when the two were double-booked for the same gig and, rather than quarrelling, played a set each and then got together for a hugely well-received jam at the end.
“An excellent evening of music making that combined good humour with musical accessibility and superb musicianship. This is one Anglo-American relationship that really can be regarded as ‘Special’.” – Ian Mann review, on thejazzman.com, of BD and Kim performing together at Smokey Joe’s in Cheltenham
New Jersey native Lenz has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way.
NEW – Supper Club. Why not make your evening extra special and enjoy a three-course supper in our Finnish Carriage, prepared by award-winning chef Andrew Jenkinson, before tonight’s concert?
Lenz has released 13 highly-acclaimed recordings as a leader featuring greats such as Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, & Mark Egan. He says of his music: “I work really hard on my writing. It’s important that the virtuosic musicianship of my band members have a context in which to show it off.”
His latest studio recording, Manifesto, was a crowd funded effort that broke into both the Jazz and Jam radio charts.
Guest singer and saxophonist Kim Cypher
Kim Cypher is one of the UK’s most exciting and exuberant saxophonists, vocalists, composers and band leaders. Kim is a regular performer on the London and UK jazz circuit, with the success of two highly acclaimed albums, award-winning music videos, performance in New York and sell-out performances at world-renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
Kim has firmly secured a reputation for delivering the highest quality performance with incredible style, passion, energy, and charisma together with her renowned vivacious stage presence and warm connection with all audiences.
Event Details
Advance tickets £15. On the door on the night they will cost £18. A selection of tables is also available to book.
Doors Open at 6:45pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
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Friday 12 September. 7:30pm