Kevin Fitzsimmons Quartet ft Leon Greening at Crazy Coqs

BAND: Kevin Fitzsimmons (vocals), Leon Greening (piano), Matt Fishwick (drums), Adam King (bass)

“Lovers of the jazz vocal mainstream have another star to follow” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

“Unique interpretations, superb presence. A brilliant gig” - MOREOPINIONS (JAZZNIGHTS) Blog

“Jazz pianist Leon Greening epitomises the assured confidence of a new generation. Catch him when you can” – JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

“drummer Matt Fishwick…equally impressive”- DAVE GELLY, THE OBSERVER

One of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene recently, and with a reputation for a seemingly endless supply of subtle wit and ad-lib, charismatic jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons immediately draws in his audience. Together with his band (top mainstream & modern bebop names described by Jazzwise Magazine in review of Fitzsimmons critically acclaimed recent album as “the cream of UK straight-ahead jazz musicians”) they blend West Coast cool, hard swinging, blues-tinged ballads, all in the space of a relentlessly entertaining set....

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BAND: Kevin Fitzsimmons (vocals), Leon Greening (piano), Matt Fishwick (drums), Adam King (bass)

“Lovers of the jazz vocal mainstream have another star to follow” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

“Unique interpretations, superb presence. A brilliant gig” - MOREOPINIONS (JAZZNIGHTS) Blog

“Jazz pianist Leon Greening epitomises the assured confidence of a new generation. Catch him when you can” – JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

“drummer Matt Fishwick…equally impressive”- DAVE GELLY, THE OBSERVER

One of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene recently, and with a reputation for a seemingly endless supply of subtle wit and ad-lib, charismatic jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons immediately draws in his audience. Together with his band (top mainstream & modern bebop names described by Jazzwise Magazine in review of Fitzsimmons critically acclaimed recent album as “the cream of UK straight-ahead jazz musicians”) they blend West Coast cool, hard swinging, blues-tinged ballads, all in the space of a relentlessly entertaining set.

Fitzsimmons presents carefully-chosen material, reconstituted with taste and verve. Delivering a sassy new take on standards by likes of Mercer, Strayhorn, Jobim, Legrand, Ellington, Porter, and some new jazz translations of anthems from likes of The Beatles, John Martyn, Sam Cooke, Billy Preston. Plus one or two originals (some co-written with Jools Holland saxophonist Derek Nash).

His band’s award-winning Jazz pianist, Leon Greening is rightly regarded as among the best of our current UK jazz pianists. His 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

Matt Fishwick is one of the first call drummers in the London & has worked with many greats on the London and New York scene, where he appeared on TV show 'After Hours' on MSNBC with the John Colianni Trio.

Bassist Adam King is one of the most in demand young bass players around. He has been asked to play with some of the most prolific musicians on the UK and international jazz scene and is just as comfortable in the studio as on stage having recorded for the likes of Warner Brothers, Universal and the BBC.

Band's Website: www.jazzwurx.co.uk

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