Kevin Fitzsimmons Quintet ft Gareth Lockrane at Oxford Live Jazz

Charismatic jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons is one of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent times and together with his band (top mainstream & modern bebop names described by Jazzwise Magazine in recent review of Fitzsimmons’ critically acclaimed 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, long a huge fan of Mark Murphy & Mel Torme, and his band present carefully-chosen material reconstituted with taste and verve. Delivering a sassy new take on standards by likes of Mercer, Strayhorn, Jobim, Legrand, Ellington, alongside new jazz translations of anthems from likes of The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Paul Weller, Billy Preston and originals (some co-written with Jools Holland saxophonist Derek Nash). ...

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Charismatic jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Fitzsimmons is one of the most individual male jazz voices to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent times and together with his band (top mainstream & modern bebop names described by Jazzwise Magazine in recent review of Fitzsimmons’ critically acclaimed 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, long a huge fan of Mark Murphy & Mel Torme, and his band present carefully-chosen material reconstituted with taste and verve. Delivering a sassy new take on standards by likes of Mercer, Strayhorn, Jobim, Legrand, Ellington, alongside new jazz translations of anthems from likes of The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Paul Weller, Billy Preston and originals (some co-written with Jools Holland saxophonist Derek Nash).

“Lovers of the jazz vocal mainstream have another star to follow” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
“Unique interpretations, superb presence. A brilliant gig” - MOREOPINIONS (JAZZNIGHTS) Blog
“His voice is an irresistible mix of Sinatra, Bennett & Buble, backed by a world class band” – JAZZ FM
“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
“...Flute phenomenon!…” – JACK MASSARICK, EVENING STANDARD

About Kevin Fitzsimmons is a London born jazz singer, lyricist/songwriter. His album ‘Show Me The Way’ was released at the end of last year to critical acclaim and he’s enjoyed sell- out shows with this band at Ronnie Scott’s, a one hour concert live 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; he has entertained royalty twice and booked by many celebrities & sports stars for private gigs.

ARTIST WEBSITE: www.jazzwurx.co.uk

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