Trio Live in New York at Jazz Standard

Studio recordings are wonderful documents of musicians and ensembles at certain milestones, yet they can be a bit unfair to both listeners and musicians who are interested in the natural development of the music. Pianist/composer Edward Simon has recognized this disparity and has decided to release the first live recording in his discography, Live In New York at Jazz Standard. The recording was done with his outstanding trio featuring two astounding sidemen, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade.

Danny Boy

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Danny Boy, is an evocative example of Simon's ability to take the listener into a journey of sonic landscapes, a rare opportunity to hear one of the leading pianist of today work his exceptional musicality through select standards and Irish folk songs.

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Poesía

Following the success of UNICITY, Simon's trio reunites here to deliver a work of lush sounds... His sensitive yet magnificent class meshes with that of his partners' like pure poetry, delicately colouring mind and spirit. Artists : Brian Blade ( Drums ) Edward Simon ( Piano ) John Patitucci ( Bass, Electric Bass ) Release date Apr 28, 2009 Duration 0:54:38 Following the success of UNICITY, Simon's trio reunites here to deliver a work of lush sounds... His sensitive yet magnificent class meshes with that of his partners' like pure poetry, delicately colouring mind and spirit. Recorded in New York on 14, 15 February 2008 at Avatar Studio Mixed in New York on 5 September 2008 at Stadiumred Recording & mixing engineer Tom Lazarus

Unicity

Edward Simon attains the apotheosis of his march to concision, working hand-in-glove with this sublime bass-drum tandem. Each is simultaneously a sound painter and a groove master. Extraordinary chemistry. (Ted Panken) Voted by DOWNBEAT as "Best CD of 2007"

Océanos

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Each a leader, pianist Edward Simon and alto saxophonist David Binney, who have worked together on numerous projects since 1989, present their second collaborative effort, comprising eight emotion-packed, rhythmically vibrant tunes by Binney, Simon, and bassist Scott Colley. Propelled by the extraordinarily nuanced, intuitive playing of Colley and drummer Brian Blade, the instrument-like voice of Luciana Souza, and tonal color from guitarist Adam Rogers and brassmen Shane Endsley, Jesse Newman and Alan Ferber, plus percussionist Pernell Saturnino, the co-leaders solo with rigorous compositional sensibility that only serves to highlight the deep soulfulness and virtuosic chops that make them major forces in 21st century jazz

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Simplicitas

Perhaps no contemporary pianist blends Latin and Jazz vocabulary with the deftness and fluency of Ed Simon, who demonstrates the point on his second Criss Cross outing. Bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Adam Cruz, both equally versed in the art of telling stories in swing and clave, join Simon on a program of six originals and a standard You're My Everything. Guitarist Adam Rogers, and vocalist Luciana Souza augment the trio on the tune Unknown Path. 1. Opening (Edward Simon) 2. Infinite One (Edward Simon) 3. Not So Unique (Luciana Souza) 4. You're My Everything I (Harry Warren) 5. Simplicity (Edward Simon) 7. Unknown Path (Edward Simon) 8. Fiestas (reprise) (Edward Simon) 9. You're My Everything II (Harry Warren) 10. South Facing (M. Buckley) 11. Exit (Edward Simon) Released April 26, 2005.

The Process

Channeling the linear rhythmic energy of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, the reflective harmonic spirit of Keith Jarrett and Bill Evans, and the romantic spirit of Latin music, pianist Edward Simon presents a comprehensive portrait of his unique musical concept on his first trio album since 1995. Accompanied by the great John Patitucci, Wayne Shorter's bassist, and drummer Eric Harland. 1. Navigator (Edward Simon) 2. Calabria (John Patitucci) 3. The Process (Edward Simon) 4. Azules (Edward Simon) 5. Woody 'N' You (Dizzy Gillespie) 6. Reprocess (Edward Simon) 7. Tonada Del Cabrestero (Simon Diaz) 8. I'm In The Mood For Love (Jimmy McHugh) 9. Azules Reprise (Edward Simon) Released February 5, 2003.

Afinidad

David Binney: alto sax Edward Simon: piano Scott Colley: bass Brian Blade: drums GUEST ARTISTS: Adam Cruz: percussion Lucia Pulido: voice Adam Rogers: guitar Recorded April, 14 2000 AFINIDAD DAVID BINNEY & EDWARD SIMON David Binney: alto sax Edward Simon: piano Scott Colley: bass Brian Blade: drums Recorded April, 14 2000 1. Red (D. Binney) 6.12 2. Civil War (D. Binney) 6.17 3. Pere (E. Simon) 6.48 4. Aguantando (E. Simon) 9.08 5. Vidala (Ginastera) 1.10 6. Sadness (Ginastera) 1.23 7. Mi Querencia (Simon Diaz) 9.48 8. Simplicity (E. Simon) 2.20 9. Reflecting (Binney, Simon) 1.19 10. Red Reprise (D. Binney) 2.23 11. Remembrance (D. Binney) 5.0

La Bikina

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Personnel: Edward Simon: piano, arrangements, composer; Adam Cruz: drums, pans, percussion; Ben Street: bass; Mark Turner: tenor sax; David Binney: alto Sax; Pernel Saturnino: percussion; Diego Urcola: trumpet; Milton Cardona: vocals. Released in 1998. Record Label: Mythology Records

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Edward Simon

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Edward Simon album by Edward Simon was released Apr 04, 2006 on the Kokopelli label. All songs written by Edward Simon except "Alma Llanera (Part 1)," "Alma Llanera (Part 2)" (Pedro Elias Gutierrez) and "Caballo Viejo" (Simon Diaz). Edward Simon plays mostly restrained and introspective piano on this release that recalls Keith Jarrett while also hinting now and then at Simon's Venezuelan heritage. Edward Simon music CDs Although tenor-saxophonist Mark Turner and percussionist Milton Cardona help out here and there, this is essentially a low-key trio date with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Adam Cruz in the post bop tradition of Bill Evans. Most of the tunes were contributed by Simon and only "Slippin' & Slidin"' and the tenor solo in "Teen's Romance" generate much heat although the close interplay between the alert musicians and the consistent inner tension does hold on to one's interest throughout. Edward Simon: piano; Adam Cruz: drums, Larry Grenadier: bass, Mark Turner: tenor saxophone. Guest artists: Milton Cardona: percussion, Cafe Da Silva: percussion.

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Beauty Within

Edward Simon: piano, Anthony Jackson: electric bass guitar, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez: drums. 1. Mastery Of All Situations 2. Beauty Within 3. Rare Days 4. In Search Of Power 5. Reprise 1 6. El Dia Que Me Quieras 7. Homecoming 8. The Calling 9. Reprise 2 .Released: July 15, 1994