Jazz Articles about Edward Simon

Edward Simon: La Bikina

by Glenn Astarita
February 1, 1999

La Bikina is pianist Edward Simon's 1998 release on the relatively new Mythology Records label. A native of Venezuela, Simon made a big splash on the North American jazz scene with saxophonist Bobby Watson's band during the late 1980's. Simon has also toured and recorded as a much in demand sideman with trombonist Robin Eubanks, saxophonist Greg Osby and trumpeter Terence Blanchard. La Bikina features the saxophones of David Binney and Mark Turner and an equally adept supporting cast.

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David Binney: Free To Dream

by Glenn Astarita
February 1, 1999

New York City “Downtown Scene" alto saxophonist David Binney has produced a winner here. Binney has gained some much-deserved recognition due to his dazzling virtuosity with artists such as Drew Gress, Edward Simon and the beloved hard-edged jazz-fusion band, Lost Tribe. Free To Dream is Binney's first solo effort on his newly formed Mythology Records label. Here, Binney is supported by a mini-brass section, exotic percussion, muscular rhythms and long time associate Edward Simon on the piano. Free To Dream ...