KIM CYPHER

“Kim Cypher is a rare musical treasure!”

David Freeman – Jazz FM

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

“Hats off to a true heart and soul performer”
Pee Wee Ellis

“Kim Cypher is a force of nature”
The Jazz Mann

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ABOUT KIM

Saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher is making waves across the UK jazz scene. With four highly acclaimed albums, award-winning music videos, sellout shows across the UK including repeated sellout performances at world-renowned Ronnie Scott’s jazz club, and a private performance in New York, Kim has firmly secured her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary jazz, renowned for her vivacious style, passion, energy and charisma.

Having studied with British jazz saxophonist Andy Sheppard and legendary US saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown / Van Morrison), Kim was hailed a “true heart and soul performer” by Pee Wee, who features on her 2nd album ‘Love Kim x’ and performed with Kim as part of the ‘Love Kim x’ album tour in 2019.

Firmly rooted in her love and passion for funky saxophone and jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, Kim’s music covers a wide variety of styles including jazz, Latin, swing, reggae and funky grooves. Her all-round ability as a saxophonist, vocalist, composer and band leader, renowned for her lively, entertaining stage presence set Kim apart as a unique performer, described as “a rare musical treasure” by Jazz FM’s David Freeman who has been a big champion of Kim’s music and who compered her ‘Catching Moments’ album launch in 2024.

Kim has performed alongside and recorded with some of the country’s finest jazz musicians including Pee Wee Ellis, Ray Gelato, Liane Carroll, Ashley Slater, Antonio Forcione, Denny Ilett, David Newton, Karl Vanden Bossche, Edison Herbert, Fiona Ross, Clem Clempson, Peter Lemer, Phil Mulford, Ana Gracey, with regular band personnel including highly acclaimed musicians Chris Cobbson, Mike Green, Raph Mizraki, Robert Rickenberg, Alex Steele, Rich Hughes and husband Mike Cypher. Kim regularly collaborates with US guitarist B.D. Lenz and his band including Easter and Summer UK tours.

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Blues for David Freeman
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 debut …

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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 important …

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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 May. …

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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 on …

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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 Jazz …

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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 achievement, …

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“A celebratory collection of tracks with a life-affirming sound, played with bright precision and joyful gusto”
Jazzwise Magazine

“A monumental achievement”
Jazz Views

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Kim Cypher Management
email: info@kimcypher.com
Phone: +44 07973 765123

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Email: kim@kimcypher.com