Jazz Banjoist Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Quartet at United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

The Tri-State Jazz Society is delighted to present Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Band! Contemporary, edgy, and soulful, Cynthia Sayer breaks all the banjo player stereotypes as she single-handedly brings the 4-string banjo to the forefront of jazz. Celebrated as the top 4-string banjoist in the world today and praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by the New York Times, Cynthia is a founding member of Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band with whom she played and toured for over 10 years. Her solo career has taken her well beyond these New Orleans roots as a dynamic instrumentalist, vocalist, and entertainer, whose eclectic, swing-based shows embody the rarely heard range and versatility of the 4-string jazz banjo...

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The Tri-State Jazz Society is delighted to present Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Band! Contemporary, edgy, and soulful, Cynthia Sayer breaks all the banjo player stereotypes as she single-handedly brings the 4-string banjo to the forefront of jazz. Celebrated as the top 4-string banjoist in the world today and praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by the New York Times, Cynthia is a founding member of Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band with whom she played and toured for over 10 years. Her solo career has taken her well beyond these New Orleans roots as a dynamic instrumentalist, vocalist, and entertainer, whose eclectic, swing-based shows embody the rarely heard range and versatility of the 4-string jazz banjo. This show also features top artists Adrian Cunningham on clarinet & saxophone, Mike Weatherly on string bass & vocals, and Larry Eagle on drums. Don't miss this fun, family-friendly performance!

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