Lenni Zaksen (born April 1941) is an English saxophonist, keyboards player and percussionist.
Zaksen was born in Stalybridge, Cheshire, England. His first band, The Gladiators (1956) appeared on Opportunity Knocks, (Radio Luxembourg) and Carroll Levis Discoveries (ATV)
Over the years, Zaksen has played and/or recorded with the following notable musicians: Mick Abrahams, Chris Barber, Jeff Baxter, Norman Beaker Band, Carey Bell, Lurrie Bell, Dave Berry, Jack Bruce, Victor Brox, Judy Boucher, Cannon and Ball, Christine Collister, Arthur Conley, Craig Davies, Dave Dee, Kiki Dee, Distant Cousins, Lee Dorsey, Champion Jack Dupree, Chris Farlowe, Carol Fran, Lowell Fulson, Larry Garner, Clive Gregson, Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Vince Hill, Colin Hodgkinson, John Lee Hooker, Nikki Iles, Barry James, Jimmy James, Milton James, Paul Jones, Pete Kennedy, Louisiana Red, Magna Carta, Zoot Money, Dick Morrissey, Van Morrison, Charlie Musselwhite, Bernie Nolan, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Roy Powell, Lou Rawls, Fenton Robinson, Mike Rutherford, Sad Café, Mike Sanchez, Rockin' Sidney, Spider Jive,[1] Lisa Stansfield, Eric Stewart, Alvin Stardust, St. Louis Union, Supercharge, Gavin Sutherland, Koko Taylor, 10cc, Rufus Thomas, Danny Thompson, Ruby Turner, Derek Watkins, Katie Webster and When in Rome.