Cynthia Sayer
Multi-award-winning instrumentalist/vocalist/bandleader Cynthia Sayer is acclaimed by musicians, critics, and fans alike as one of the top four-string banjoist in the world today. Praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by The New York Times, Sayer enchants audiences with her electrifying, swing-based performances and captivating stage presence wherever she appears.
Sayer is also an avid educator, presenting clinics, programs, lectures, and demonstrations at schools, colleges, and cultural organizations. She was filmed for a national educational project cosponsored by The Smithsonian Institution and has contributed articles to several American and British trade publications. Her play-along program, “You’re IN the Band,” is popular with players of all instruments learning and practicing traditional/hot jazz and swing.