Vocalist Kevin Fitzsimmons With Leon Greening On Piano at Chandos Arms

“Lovers of jazz vocal have another star to follow” Jazzwise

Influenced by blues and long a fan of Mark Murphy/Mel Torme, powerfully-voiced London-born jazz singer Kevin Fitzsimmons delivers an exhilarating evening of inventive jazz vocals, placing his band’s long-time pianist, the highly rated Leon Greening (“stands in the ranks of the greatest” The Jazz Mann) at the centre of his performances. Praised by jazz critics for his original improvising, naturally swinging vocals & highly personable stage presence, he has stamped his mark so far with two critically-acclaimed albums, sellouts at Ronnie Scott’s and venues in UK's south & in Europe, and a live one hour concert broadcast on Jazz FM’s Discovery Series....

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“Lovers of jazz vocal have another star to follow” Jazzwise

Influenced by blues and long a fan of Mark Murphy/Mel Torme, powerfully-voiced London-born jazz singer Kevin Fitzsimmons delivers an exhilarating evening of inventive jazz vocals, placing his band’s long-time pianist, the highly rated Leon Greening (“stands in the ranks of the greatest” The Jazz Mann) at the centre of his performances. Praised by jazz critics for his original improvising, naturally swinging vocals & highly personable stage presence, he has stamped his mark so far with two critically-acclaimed albums, sellouts at Ronnie Scott’s and venues in UK's south & in Europe, and a live one hour concert broadcast on Jazz FM’s Discovery Series.

He plays many of the UK's top jazz clubs, including likes of The 606 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho and has played two of Europe's most prestigious festivals: Cheltenham Jazz Festival and EFG London Jazz Festival. Great to watch and a delight to listen to, he sings insightful re-stylings of standards from likes of Mark Murphy, Mel Torme, Kurt Elling, Chet Baker, George Benson, inspired new jazz/jazz-blues arrangements of pop/soul recordings from likes of Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, George Michael, and original songs.

“He makes a cover sound like a jazz original with no other provenance” Jazz Journal
“Unique interpretations, unique personality, superb presence, a brilliant gig” Jazz Nights
“A singer and band that deserves to be listened to” Bebop Spoken Here

with Leon Greening: piano • Jeremy Shoham: sax • Phil Scragg: bass • Rick Finlay: drums

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