B.D. Lenz

The Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band: The Power Station Sessions

by Jim Worsley
September 29, 2022

To say that a record is all over the place is generally considered to be negative. However, that is not the case with this fun outing from drummer Pat Petrillo. His Big Rhythm Band pulsates through a wide variety of tunes. Not knowing what is coming next can come off as disjointed. But, again, not here. The surprising change of directions keeps it lively and entertaining. When it comes to Petrillo, entertaining is the right word to describe him and ...

Part 12, Just be nice!

by B.D. Lenz
August 15, 2019

I've truly had a great time writing these “Mind Your Business" articles and want to thank you if you've been following along. I genuinely hope that people have gotten some useful information and inspiration from them. This will be my final installment in this series as I feel like I've covered everything I wanted to say on these topics. Throughout my columns I hope I've given you the tools to push your career even just a little further. I hope ...

Part 11, Be Prepared

by B.D. Lenz
July 23, 2019

When I was younger I was a Boy Scout. I really enjoyed the experience and learned a lot from doing it. Probably one of the most important lessons I learned from scouting is one the simplest. The Boy Scout “motto" is be prepared and following that has helped in many situations I've faced as a bandleader. It's obviously expected that you'll bring your instrument and musical knowledge to a gig. But I'm going to suggest some other items to bring ...

Pt. 10, Video and the Evolution of the Press Kit

by B.D. Lenz
June 27, 2019

I first started booking gigs for my band during the days of mailing tapes: manually copying cassettes and their inserts, then delivering an armload of clunky packages to the post office. If someone had the ability to burn CDs on their own computer and mail something digital, that was a big deal! Then came the rise of the online press kit and the ability to bypass cranky postal workers. The electronic press kit (EPK) is still relevant and saves a ...

Part 9, The Boring (Must Do) Stuff

by B.D. Lenz
May 30, 2019

When most people think of leading their own band, they imagine the freedom of playing their own music, the adulation of fans, and the exhilaration of touring the world. What they don't often imagine is sitting in an office writing up contracts, requesting deposits, and filling out insurance applications. These dull tasks aren't why musicians started playing in the first place. Yet this columns is about the logistics of running a music business, and sometimes boring paperwork is just as ...

Pt. 8, PR for Dummies

by B.D. Lenz
May 4, 2019

I've often thought to myself: “Miles Davis never had to deal with things like mailing lists, and websites, and posters... and press releases!" While this is no doubt true, we live in a different world than Miles Davis did and we're not Miles Davis. Throughout this column I've tried to stress how, in this modern age, you can manage the entirety of your career all by yourself. An important aspect of any artist's career is Public Relations. PR ...

Pt. 7, Touring Logistics

by B.D. Lenz
April 5, 2019

In my last column, I covered the first step of booking a tour: getting the gigs. And while it's easily the most important part, it's really just the beginning of the road. There are matters including transportation, lodging, gear and PR, amongst others, to still contend with. Logistics isn't the most exciting of topics, especially to an artist. These details might make your eyes glaze over like playing “Giant Steps" in all twelve keys, but if you're managing everything yourself ...

Contempo-Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz 'It's Just A Dream' Releases On November 1st With Mike Stern & Randy Brecker!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
October 5, 2022

Contempo jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz returns with It's Just A Dream, his 13th recording as a leader and features one of his long-time heroes, Mike Stern, on guitar along with the legendary Randy Brecker on trumpet. It’s Just a Dream began as a small writing project during COVID and blossomed into a full release with ten original compositions of Lenz’s signature blend of jazz, funk, and rock. The New Jersey native says, “I never intended to write a whole record ...
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Jazz "Guitar Hero" B.D. Lenz Celebrates 20 Years With "Manifesto" CD Release Party

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
March 2, 2016

B.D. Lenz 's Manifesto CD Release Party Set for Friday, March 25, 2016 from 9pm-1am at the The Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ $10 in advance or $15 at the door (18 or older to enter and 21 to drink). $5 CD sale for this special evening. With thousands of live gigs performed internationally, 8 highly-acclaimed albums and hundreds of his songs featured in TV shows globally over the past 20 years, B.D. Lenz is celebrating his 20th anniversary with ...
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Ready Or Not, Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz Is Coming

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
October 11, 2013

“Deer Head Inn to Host CD Release" Hackettstown, NJ: - Award-winning, jazz guitarist and critically acclaimed composer B.D. Lenz will release “Ready or Not" — his eighth album and first straight-ahead jazz project — on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 7-11 pm. The cost is $7 per person and it takes place at the Deer Head Inn located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania near Northwest New Jersey. A prolific writer and seemingly ubiquitous musician with songs licensed for use ...
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Fans Inspire Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz's New CD Five and Live

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
December 9, 2010

“Featuring a Scorching Live Set and Brand New Song" Hackettstown, NJ—USA —Contemporary jazz guitarist and composer, B.D. Lenz delivers a scorching live set on his new CD, Five and Live—answering his fans' appeals to capture and record the raw passion he delivers during his live performances. B.D. Lenz released his seventh CD today featuring recordings made during east coast gigs. Taking a different approach, Lenz for the first time recorded all performances in a live setting instead of in the ...
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Fans Inspire Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz New CD "Five & Live"

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
December 4, 2010

“Featuring Scorching Live Set and Brand New Song"

Hackettstown, NJ— Contemporary jazz guitarist and composer, B.D. Lenz delivers a scorching live set on his new CD, Five and Live—answering his fans' appeals to capture and record the raw passion he delivers during his live performances. B.D. Lenz released his seventh CD today featuring recordings made during east coast gigs. Taking a different approach, Lenz for the first time recorded all performances in a live setting instead of in the controlled ...
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Guitarist B.D. Lenz Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
December 15, 2009

B.D. Lenz began his musical journey at 14, when he was first inspired to learn to play the guitar. Since then, he has gone on to study with such jazz luminaries as guitarists Mike Stern and Vic Juris and recently deceased pianist/educator Charlie Banacos. After graduating from the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California, Lenz finished his formal musical education at the College of New Jersey, where he graduated with honors. Though he finished his scholarly studies years ago, Lenz has ...
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Announcing the Winners of the B.D. Lenz 'Hit It and Quit' Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
August 17, 2009

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Jazz Musician of the Day: B.D. Lenz

Source: Michael Ricci
July 30, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating B.D. Lenz's birthday today!

JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY B.D. Lenz

A mixture of the styles from Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.D. Lenz is one of the hottest new contempo jazz guitarists on the scene today. Listen for Lenz’s signature funky jazz in an album showcase packed with firsts... more

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Enter the "B.D. Lenz - Hit It and Quit" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
July 15, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “B.D. Lenz - Hit It and Quit“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on August 14th. Click here to enter the contest

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About B.D. Lenz: Rising Star A mixture of the styles from Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, and Stevie Ray ...
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Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change: June 10

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
May 14, 2009

“Featuring Rising Star B.D. Lenz, Late Show's Will Lee and More"

“2008 Rising Star Award: Best Jazz Band (B.D. Lenz)" - GigMasters

New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - Due to changes in their programming for CD release shows on Wednesday nights, the Iridium Jazz Club will now feature funky jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz in one set at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Listen for Lenz's signature funky jazz in an album packed with firsts (June 2009). ...
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