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!
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.
Former member and now (since his move to Austin Texas) occasional guest, 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. Now ZB looks forward to his next LA trip!
Bob Helfant is a jazz guitarist with an edge. He has played in original ensembles ranging from Rock to Country to Folk. In addition to playing guitar, Bob has written most of the material in his previous bands and toured extensively before becoming a fixture of the New Your City music scene, regularly performing at Trax, J.Ps., Brandy’s and The Other End. Bob has worked with Paul Shaffer, John Belushi, Elliot Randall, Donovan, Melanie, and recorded a solo album for Ko Tai Records in Canada. Recently Bob has played on the soundtrack CD for the Los Angeles production of Jesus’ Younger Brother.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.
Good morning Mr Fabulous :-) Still HIGH hOPeS you and the Boogie Boyz will be at this awesome party. Workin on it! LOL --- How Does It Get Any Better Than That? Gigi
Well I see you got your bus ticket >>> welcome on board ! This bus just loves picking up guys that know how to pound those keys! take good care of that arm and get yourself back on stage!!! August 29 is a party you don't want to miss & OF COURSE U would be missed too!! Bus stops at The Limelight in Music City USA - 9PM till 3AM ! Tropic Heat --- what's a girl to do? Throw a party that's what! love you - Gigi
Thank you soooooooooo much, my Boogieing friends! And great music is music to me.. doesn't matter what genre it is as long as it touches my musical heart :) And you definitely have a soft place there ;)
You're the best and I'm just glad that you're a part of my world!
Zen Boogie, You guys rock! Thanks for visiting our MySpace site and being our new friend. We hope that all is well in your life. Black Angel will be releasing our third album in two years in early April, 2009. It is called "O' San Francisco". We asked Tiffany Lowe, granddaughter of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash (and daughter of country singer, Carlene Carter, and British rocker, Nick Lowe) to sing on the album. The top picture below is of Tiffany in the studio recording with us. The album is dedicated to a close associate of Black Angel who recently died who was a big Johnny Cash fan. We also have former Johnny Cash drummer, Danny Darling, playing on the album. We hope to be touring soon and we may be playing shows with former Black Angel singer, Audrey (Mrs. Ike) Turner. The bottom picture is of Black Angel playing at The Roxy in Los Angeles a few years ago with (left to right): Tomeka Haywood; me; Audrey Turner; and Ronnie Turner (son of Ike and Tina Turner on bass). Please check us out when we come to your town.
J. C. Martin Black Angel Santa Barbara, California
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