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Zen Boogie
Blues / Jazz / Pop

L.A.'s most unique original boogie-blues jazz band



LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Member Since3/11/2006
Band Websitewww.zenboogie.net
Band MembersRobert Linden (Lead Vocals, Keyboard); David Box (Tenor and Soprano Sax, Flute); Bob Helfant (Guitars); Jeff Oliver (Drums and Percussion); Bob Ryman (Bass and Violin)
InfluencesBrian 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 LikeA mixture of Blues and Jazz with a little Rock, a little Soul, a tad of Country and a lot of Boogie!
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Zen 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.

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Bail Out

Bail Out



Dec 10 2009 2:52 PM

no, YOU are Too Hip For The Room ! -- and don't you ever forget it!

thanks for finding me - :-) Boogie Man   - see you soon.
rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band

rizorkestra one-man-folk-roots-blues-band



Sep 26 2009 10:40 AM

"...here on the west coast keepin' music real down-home for y'all..."



live in santa cruz...

"grandma-grandma (does your dog bite?)" 







Jesse Saint James

Jesse Saint James



Aug 20 2009 11:31 AM

tHANKS FOR THINKING OF ME.  iM HANGING IN THERE.. LETS TALK SOON. I WILL CALL U BACK AS SOON AS I CAN. U ROCK SO MUCH UR AWESOME!
THE CRUZAN

THE CRUZAN



Jul 11 2009 12:13 PM

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
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Jul 1 2009 9:16 PM



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Gigi

Gigi de Lugo



Jun 16 2009 9:32 PM

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
Gabrielle

Gabrielle



May 28 2009 6:30 AM

Hi there!
I'll be playing tomorrow night(Thursday) at the House of Blues- 10pm. Would love to see you there
Best,
Gabrielle
Armenian Jazz Band

Armenian Jazz Band



May 19 2009 10:14 AM

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Jade Starr



Apr 24 2009 8:57 PM

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!

Have a ridiculously ROCKIN' weekend, my darlins!

Love & Rock 'n Roll Kisses!

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Half A Million Listeners ROCK with us!

Jerry

Jerry



Mar 18 2009 11:25 AM

Thanks so much for the add, and for what you do for the music!!
Black Angel

Black Angel



Mar 9 2009 7:09 PM

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




Jesse Saint James

Jesse Saint James



Feb 18 2009 2:27 AM

u are the best!
Jake Flood

Jake Flood



Dec 29 2008 5:46 PM

Nice! keep them horns hitting boys! Love it!
The California Honeydrops

The California Honeydrops
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Dec 25 2008 7:55 PM

Celebrate the SOUL TUB! Thanks for the music & Thanks for listening!
-The California Honeydrops

..THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS: Soul Tub!..
The Fresh

The Fresh



Dec 24 2008 10:13 PM

Zen boogie..YOU rock the panties off us.
Just a heads up our debut album is on iTUNES enjoy and laugh and enjoy some more..
Mitzella

Mitzella



Dec 16 2008 6:19 PM

Happy Holidays from Mitzella and The House of Sloth
Artwork by Mitzella
Portfolio www. myspace. com/houseofsloth

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Printed cards will be going out soon to those on the H.O.S. mailing list.
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Tricity Vogue

Tricity Vogue



Oct 1 2008 6:33 PM

really enjoyed listening to your tunes! I'm planning a trip to LA with my little pink ukelele in early November - maybe we can meet up?

love and cheeky jazz

Tricity

xxx
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Jul 4 2008 2:57 AM

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HUTCH

HUTCH



Jun 13 2008 5:06 PM

Have a great gig tonight!
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May 29 2008 6:37 PM

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missFlag

missFlag



May 1 2008 7:39 AM

how's everything going?

just wanted to let you know that our album is now available on iTunes =]

cheers
Assa
Sara Melson

Sara Melson



Apr 20 2008 11:35 PM

ROB! Thank you... Very cool that you found me on here. Yes, I would love to talk to you further about music stuff... Yay... Sara
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