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‘LIVE and Smiling’ is 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.
The album boasts a star-studded lineup featuring Ashley Slater on trombone (Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Freak Power, 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.
“A Latin jazz party that exudes love and happiness” – Bebop Spoken Here
“Showcasing Cypher’s dynamic stage presence and connection with audiences” – Jazz Chill Blog
“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure” – David Freeman Jazz FM