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released September 26th 2025

ALBUM PERSONNEL

TRACKS 1, 6 and 9 (Cheltenham Jazz Festival)
Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones
Ashley Slater – Trombone
Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar
Alex Steele – Piano
Robert Rickenberg – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums

Sound Recording – Tim Mountain – Evenlode Films & Productions

TRACKS 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (Peggy’s Skylight)
Kim Cypher – Tenor and Alto Saxophones and Vocals
Chris Santo Cobbson – Guitar
Richard Hughes – Piano
Mike Green – Bass
Mike Cypher – Drums

Sound Recording – Juanjo Lopez Vidal – JJLV Audio Production

A Mean Reedz Records release
Produced by Mike & Kim Cypher

Cover photo by Ron Milsom
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About the Album

“Here we have the ultimate way to appreciate the irrepressible Kim Cypher…live in concert!” – Nick Lea, JAZZ VIEWS

“A Latin jazz party that exudes love and happiness”
Lance Liddle – Bebop Spoken Here

Now on LIMITED EDITION VINYL!

This stunning vinyl features 6 tracks from the full ‘LIVE and Smiling’ album, recorded at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025 and Peggy’s Skylight Nottingham. With a star-studded lineup and special guest ASHLEY SLATER on trombone. Every limited edition vinyl album also includes the full 9 track digital album PLUS a very special bonus track ‘The Lord Is Listenin’ To Ya, Hallelujah!’

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