Kevin Fitzsimmons Trio ft Leon Greening (Fringe Event) at Cheltenham Jazz Festival at The Strand

(ARTIST WEBSITE: www.jazzwurx.co.uk)

BAND: Kevin Fitzsimmons (vocals), Leon Greening (keys), Andrew Button (guitar)

Jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons is one of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent times. Already forging a reputation as a charismatic presence with an innate sense of swing and a songwriter of high quality. You can expect a vibrant set from a highly talented artist who has managed to create a unique approach to male jazz vocals. Fitzsimmons and his band present carefully-chosen material, delivering a sassy new take on standards by likes of Mercer, Strayhorn, Jobim, Legrand, Ellington, originals, and new translations of anthems from likes of The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Paul Weller, Billy Preston. ...

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(ARTIST WEBSITE: www.jazzwurx.co.uk)

BAND: Kevin Fitzsimmons (vocals), Leon Greening (keys), Andrew Button (guitar)

Jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons is one of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent times. Already forging a reputation as a charismatic presence with an innate sense of swing and a songwriter of high quality. You can expect a vibrant set from a highly talented artist who has managed to create a unique approach to male jazz vocals. Fitzsimmons and his band present carefully-chosen material, delivering a sassy new take on standards by likes of Mercer, Strayhorn, Jobim, Legrand, Ellington, originals, and new translations of anthems from likes of The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Paul Weller, Billy Preston.

• “Lovers of the jazz vocal mainstream have another star to follow” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
• “Reminiscent of Kurt Elling in that Fitzsimmons isn’t afraid to nonchalantly wander off the melody line while still capturing the song’s essence” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
• “Unique interpretations, superb presence, unique personality. A brilliant gig” - MOREOPINIONS (JAZZNIGHTS) BLOG

Kevin Fitzsimmons is a London born jazz singer, lyricist/songwriter. His recent album ‘Show Me The Way’ was released to considerable critical acclaim and he’s enjoyed sell- out shows with his band at numerous venues around the UK, including several times at Ronnie Scott’s, a one hour live concert aired on Jazz FM and TV appearance on E4′s Made In Chelsea. He plays well-known jazz clubs like The 606, Herts Jazz Club, enjoyed festival appearances at Southend Jazz Festival and Hever Festival and has sang at Birdland Jazz Club, NYC. His distinctive vocals have featured in TV and radio commercials in UK and Europe - including a TV advert with Hollywood movie star Naomi Watts.

Award-winning Jazz pianist, Leon Greening ‘s extraordinary solos, inspired by the likes of Wynton Kelly and Bud Powell, keep the audience on the edge of their seats and mark him out as one of the finest pianists this country has ever produced. His last album solidified Greening as one of the premier pianists of his generation. His own trio has headlined at Ronnie Scott’s International Piano Trio Festival, so come along and hear what all the fuss is about.
• “Jazz pianist Leon Greening epitomises the assured confidence of a new generation. Catch him when you can” – JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
• “ Greening provided the most energetic music of the evening. The highlight was Tempus Fugit by Bud Powell; the perfect vehicle for Greening’s wonderful tension-building repetition and unstoppable swing” Ronnie Scotts Int Piano Trio Festival review by London Jazz News

Andrew Button studied Jazz with Chris Batcholor and Stuart Hall Middlesex University and after graduating went to New York to study with Guitarist Brad Shepic. He has been an active part of the London music scene for more then ten years and has performed with many top jazz musicians as well as playing for a broad range of ensembles from Hip Hop to Choro to West End Musicials, but he is most passionate about playing original jazz. In May this year he will embark on a UK wide tour with his critically acclaimed band “The Button Band” to promote the release of their debut album.

. “Reminiscent of Bill Frisell’s cross-genre explorations” - London Jazz

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