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Digital album released July 11th 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

‘LIVE and Smiling’ is the brand-new live album from UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher.

A joyful collection of nine vibrant tracks, including originals and some well-known classics and funky grooves. The album was recorded earlier this year at Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham as part of two sellout shows from Kim’s ongoing ‘Catching Moments’ tour plus tracks recorded at her recent prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival performance, a performance which marked a milestone for Kim as the first ever homegrown artist to play the main Cheltenham Jazz Festival Jazz Arena.

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

The album boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Ashley Slater on trombone (Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim), performing an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, blues, reggae, swing and funk, capturing the positive energy, good vibes and special moments shared together through music and audience connection, something which Kim is renowned for.

“Thank you for bringing such joy to Radio 4!”
Anita Rani – BBC 4

“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure”
David Freeman – Jazz FM

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