Cynthia Sayer & Her Sparks Fly Band at Palmer Square Jazz Feast Festival at The Green At Palmer Square

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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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 renowned artists Randy Sandke (trumpet), Adrian Cunningham (clarinet & saxophone), Mike Weatherly (string bass & vocals), and Larry Eagle (drums). Don't miss this fun, family-friendly performance, along with the other great bands performing at this year's Palmer Square Jazz Feast!

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