UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher announces her live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ set for release on July 11th and new original single ‘On My Own Again’ on July 26th, plus a return date at Ronnie Scott’s (following her sellout performances in 2021 and 2024), and a host of other shows taking place across the UK in 2025.

The first track from the album, an energetic take on the classic ‘Feeling Good’, is available now – watch the video HERE

Tickets for Ronnie Scott’s on sale now HERE

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Following huge success as the first ever homegrown artist to play the Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s main Jazz Arena on May 5th (the closing night of the festival), with special guest Ashley Slater (Loose Tubes, Carla Bley, Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim), Kim is now set to release a live album ‘LIVE and Smiling’ and a new original single ‘On My Own Again’ – two hugely contrasting projects reflecting different angles of life, particularly working in the music industry.

“An ASTOUNDING performance at Cheltenham Jazz Festival”
Paul Baker – Mayor of Cheltenham

“You blew the roof off the Jazz Arena!”
Spencer Evans – Cheltenham Jazz

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The ‘LIVE and Smiling’ album is a joyful collection of vibrant tracks, including originals and some well-known classics and funky grooves. It 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 Cheltenham Jazz Festival performance. The album is 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

The live album represents the ‘visible’ side of the music industry – the live show. It also encapsulates the feelings of euphoria and camaraderie between your musical family on stage and the beautiful moments exchanged with an audience.