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B D Lenz
Mix the sophistication of jazz, the grit of Blues, and the grooves of funk and soul, and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz. The New Jersey native has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such masters as Mike Stern, Vic Juris, and Charlie Banacos along the way. Lenz has released 13 highly acclaimed recordings as a leader featuring greats such as Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, & Mark Egan. He says of his music, “I work really hard on my writing. It’s important that the virtuosic musicianship of my band members have a context in which to show it off.” His latest studio recording, Manifesto, was a crowd funded effort that broke into both the Jazz and Jam radio charts. His music has also been featured in hundreds of TV shows globally including Breaking Bad (AMC), Catfish (MTV), Pawn Stars (History), Chicago Fire (NBC), Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), and Young Sheldon (CBS) to name just a few. Lenz and crew have played thousands of gigs internationally. Select venues include Lincoln Center Jazz (NYC), Iridium (NYC), Birmingham Jazz Festival (UK), Nantwich Jazz Festival (UK), Porthcawl Jazz Festival (Wales), Cape May Jazz Festival (NJ), Panasonic Village Jazz Festival (NYC), Musikfest (Pa), Oswego Harborfest (NY), Deer Head Inn, PBS, and BBC Cambridge.
“…Part of the reason for his accessibility is that he not only fuses jazz and rock, he complements it with warm chords of funk, soul, and rhythm and blues…” – New York Times
“Bottom Line: Lenz is a real embodiment of a guitar hero… But just like jaguars are born to run, Lenz is born to play…leaving the listener breathless in their musical journey with him. He is a big sound, a big talent…powerfully impressive taken all in all.” – Jazz Inside Magazine
“While doing a live album, with such a diverse repertoire, poses risk, Lenz rises to the occasion, releasing an entertaining and engaging album that is sure to be included on this year’s ‘Best of’ lists for jazz guitar.” – Guitar International
“…Lenz’s music portrays his deep attachment to groove and rhythm as well as an uncanny ability to craft interesting and memorable melodies…” – All About Jazz
“…he has released six CDs, he has logged untold hours onstage and his music has been licensed for use in more than 100 TV shows. Even so, Lenz says his latest release, Hit It and Quit It, represents a big step for him…” – BMI.com
“Contemporary jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz’s quartet lays down a funky, jamming vibe…integrating catchy good time grooves with moodier, blues-inflicted pieces” – JazzTimes
All the best
The Jazz Club Team
WHAT’S ON 2026
(Live Jazz Every Tuesday)
14th July – Will Butterworth Trio
21st July – James MacPhail Quartet Feat – Mike Rowlands
28th July – Impossible Conversations
4th August – The Music of Tower of Power
11th August – Superlocrian
18th August – Joe Henderson’s Page One
25th August – Los Bandidos – Salsa Band
1st September – Glen Manby Quartet
8th September – The West Coast Jazz Quintet
15th September – Simon Spilett (St. Ives September Festival Performance)
16th September – Neil Maya – The Brubeck Project (St. Ives September Festival Performance)
22nd September – Derek Nash Quartet (St. Ives September Festival Performance)
23rd September – Elaine Delmar and Barry Green (St. Ives September Festival Performance)
29th September – Jessie Molins Organ Trio
6th October – Nicolas Meier Feat. Tom Quirke
13th October – TBC
20th October – RF4 (The Ralph Freeman Quartet)
27th October – The Tamar Project
3rd November – TBC
10th November – TBC
17th November – TBC
24th November – TBC
1st December – TBC
8th December – TBC
15th December – TBC
22nd December – Spyralz – Jazz Christmas Show
29th December – The St. Ives Jazz Club Hootenanny