‘LIVE and Smiling’ is the brand-new live album from UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher, due for release on 11th July on Mean Reedz Records.

‘LIVE and Smiling’ is a joyful collection of nine vibrant tracks, including originals and some well-known classics and funky grooves. The album was recorded earlier this year at Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham as part of two sellout shows from Kim’s ongoing ‘Catching Moments’ tour plus tracks recorded at her recent prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival performance, a performance which marked a milestone for Kim as the first ever homegrown artist to play the main Cheltenham Jazz Festival Jazz Arena.

“An ASTOUNDING performance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival” Paul Baker – Mayor of Cheltenham

“You blew the roof off the Jazz Arena!” Spencer Evans – Cheltenham Jazz

The album boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Ashley Slater on trombone (Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim), performing an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, blues, reggae, swing and funk, capturing the positive energy, good vibes and special moments shared together through music and audience connection, something which Kim is renowned for.

“Thank you for bringing such joy to Radio 4!” Anita Rani – BBC 4

The live album represents the ‘visible’ side of the music industry, the performance which an artist gives publicly to their audience - the live show. It encapsulates the feelings of euphoria and camaraderie between the musical family on stage and beautiful moments exchanged with an audience. This contrasts with forthcoming original single-track release ‘On My Own Again’ (releasing on 25th July) which represents a side of the music industry which is not ‘visible’ - behind the scenes and in the artist’s own personal, private space.

Purchase the first single 'Recado Bossa Nova' here

TRACK LISTING

1.  Boogie on Reggae Woman

2.  Recado Bossa Nova

3.  You’re Just in Love

4.  Gonna Be Alright, Gonna Be Ok

5.  Samba de Orfeu

6.  Highland Mike

7.  Feeling Good

8.  Bertie Bertie Bertie

9.  Chitlins Con Carne

ALBUM PERSONNEL

TRACKS 1, 6 and 9 (Cheltenham Jazz Festival)

Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones

Ashley Slater – Trombone Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar Alex Steele – Piano

Rob Rickenberg – Bass Mike Cypher – Drums

TRACKS 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (Peggy’s Skylight)

Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones and Vocals

Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar Richard Hughes – Piano Mike Green – Bass

Mike Cypher – Drums

A Mean Reedz Records release

“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure” David Freeman – Jazz FM

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