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27th April 2026

NEW TRACK COMING SOON!

New original track ‘Blues for David Freeman’. A blues track written and recorded especially for Jazz FM’s ‘Blues & Boogie’ DJ David Freeman. Featuring Simon Spillett. Track …

1st April 2026

I am a D’Addario Artist

I am hugely proud to join the D’Addario family, having played D’Addario reeds for my whole musical career as a jazz saxophonist. My saxophone sound is very …

27th March 2026

Back in the Studio!

NEW MUSIC COMING SOON! I have been back to Temple Music Studio to record three new original tracks, two featuring Simon Spillett. First release on Friday 1st …

21st March 2026

RONNIE SCOTT’S JUST ANNOUNCED!

*EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT… I am back at Ronnie Scott’s on Sunday 31st May, this time with my Funky Latin Jazz Party featuring the one and only Ashley Slater …

10th February 2026

*EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT – Return to Cheltenham Jazz Festival!

*EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! I am thrilled (actually more than thrilled – overjoyed) to be announcing this. Following my debut performance in the main Jazz Arena at Cheltenham …

8th February 2026

Kim Cypher & Simon Spillett ‘Unification’ Collaboration

This special collaborative ‘Unification’ project celebrated a milestone anniversary for tenor saxophonist and bandleader Simon Spillett; 30 years on the UK jazz scene.   To celebrate this …

18th September 2025

LIMITED EDITION VINYL – OUT NOW!

WOW, this is so exciting! ‘LIVE and Smiling’ is now available on LIMITED EDITION VINYL!   BUY NOW   This stunning vinyl features 6 tracks from …

25th July 2025

New Single – OUT NOW!

Original single track ‘On My Own Again’ recorded at Temple Music Studios.   Following in the footsteps of one of my saxophone heroes, the late Barbara Thompson …

11th July 2025

NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!

‘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 …

4th July 2025

OUT NOW!

The second track release from my forthcoming live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ is OUT TODAY…   Recorded at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival, featuring Ashley Slater. …