Zen Boogie
Blues / Jazz / Pop
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"L.A.'s most unique original boogie-blues jazz band"
LOS ANGELES, California
United States
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| Member Since | 3/11/2006 | | Band Website | zenboogie.net | | Band Members | Robert Linden (Lead Vocals, Keyboard);
David Box (Tenor and Soprano Sax, Flute);
Bob Helfant (Guitars);
Jeff Oliver (Drums and Percussion);
Bob Ryman (Bass and Violin) | | Influences | Brian Setzer, Steely Dan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, The Band, Billy Vera, Carole King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dan fogelberg, Lennon, McCartney, James Taylor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Offenbach, Janis Joplin, Cream, Bumps Blackwell, Elvis Presley, Leon Russell, Dr. John... | | Sounds Like | A mixture of Blues and Jazz with a little Rock, a little Soul, a tad of Country and a lot of Boogie! | | Type of Label | Major |
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| About Zen Boogie |
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Led by songwriter/singer/keyboardist Robert Linden, Zen Boogie packs a potent wallop for a quartet of jazz, pop, blues, and, of course BOOGIE players. The style of the band comes directly from the divergent influences of its players.
Robert’s original tunes (laced throughout with his sardonic humor) are thoughtful, fun, and quite unique. The songs of others that they cover are definitely styled with Zen Boogie’s own musical flavors.
David Box wails on sax. This SoCal boy’s influences are so wide-ranging that what ultimately comes out absolutely kicks ass. David and Robert met at a party where they were both playing and there was an instant musical connection.
Bob Helfant is a jazz guitarist with an edge. Robert is enjoying what Bob is bringing to the band not only with his fingers but with his voice.
Bob Ryman has not only brought his Bass to the band, but his violin as well. With both Jazz and Country influences, his playing adds a new layer to Robert’s songs. He sings both backup vocals as well as an occasional lead.
Jeff Oliver and Robert go back a-ways. Jeff plays drums like he’s sending a message to the next village... and he ALWAYS gets a response!
The band plays mostly in the Southern California area, but makes itself available for special road trips once or twice a year.
A special thanks to L.A. super-photographer Bill Rich for a lot of the great photos dispalyed on the site. If it looks cool, it was probably Bill’s.
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