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B.D. Lenz
Mix together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughn 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 9 highly-acclaimed recordings as a leader featuring greats such as Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Joel Rosenblatt, & Mark Egan and his music has been featured in hundreds of TV shows globally including “Breaking Bad” (AMC), “Catfish” (MTV), and “Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations” (Travel Channel) to name a few. This Godin-endorsed guitarist has performed thousands of shows internationally, keeping the audience on their feet whether playing jazz, fusion, or jam.
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Endorsed by Godin Guitars
Mind Your Business
- Part 12, Just be nice!
- Part 11, Be Prepared
- Pt. 10, Video and the Evolution of the Press Kit
- Part 9, The Boring (Must Do) Stuff
- Pt. 8, PR for Dummies
- Pt. 7, Touring Logistics
- Pt. 6, Touring: Booking the Gigs
- Pt. 5, Digital Drink Coasters?
- Pt. 4, Making Your "Kind of Pepper"
- Pt. 3, Brick Walls And Railroad Tracks
- Pt. 2, Booking 101
- Pt. 1, Ashley’s Graduation Party
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Interviews
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October 16, 2013
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December 09, 2010
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December 03, 2010
Fans Inspire Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz New CD "Five & Live"
December 13, 2009
Guitarist B.D. Lenz Interviewed at AAJ
August 03, 2009
Announcing the Winners of the B.D. Lenz 'Hit It and Quit' Giveaway
July 30, 2009
Jazz Musician of the Day: B.D. Lenz
July 14, 2009
Enter the "B.D. Lenz - Hit It and Quit" Giveaway Contest
May 14, 2009
Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change: June 10
April 02, 2009
B.D. Lenz Awarded Rising Star from Gigmasters
March 07, 2009
B.D. Lenz Packs New Album with Firsts
March 10, 2008
New York Funky/Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz Makes His London Debut
May 18, 2007
“...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
“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
“Contemporary jazz guitarist B.D
“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
“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
“Contemporary jazz guitarist B.D
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Willing to teach
Advanced only
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Upcoming
| Date | Detail |
|---|---|
| Oct6Sun |
B.d. Lenz DuoThe BercyArdmore, PA |
| Oct15Tue |
B.d. Lenz TrioWatt HotelNewark, NJ |
| Oct18Fri |
B.d. Lenz TrioSmoke SignalsLake Placid, NY |
| Oct27Sun |
B.d. Lenz DuoThe BercyArdmore, PA |
Discography
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