The Lenard Simpson Quartet

Continue celebrating the 25th season of Jean's Jazz with The Lenard Simpson Quartet on Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m. at the Racine Theatre Guild. “Lenard Simpson is an extraordinary young voice on the saxophone. His playing is displayed by a profound soulfulness combined with a sparkling intelligence and curiosity.” – Billy Childs Lenard Simpson is a saxophonist, composer, and educator from Milwaukee. He was mostly self-taught through high school, but his natural ability and musicianship earned him accolades like membership in the esteemed Grammy Camp Jazz Session, and an outstanding soloist award at the Mingus Jazz Competition. Lenard has had the opportunity to play and travel with artists such as pianist and composer-Billy Childs, Kurt Elling, Marquis Hill, and Clayton Cameron. Lenard received a B.M in Jazz performance at Northern Illinois University. While studying at NIU, Lenard was awarded first place in Chicago’s esteemed Luminarts Jazz Competition.