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D. Edward
Awards
2016 Hollywood Music in Media Award Best R&B Song (Nomination November 2016) 2015 Indie Music Channel Award - Best R&B Producer 2015 Hollywood Music in Media Award Nomination - Best R&B Song - Show Me (featuring Jenna Lavoie) 2015 Latin Grammy Nomination - Percussion on Adelante by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band - Best Children's Album 2014 Oakland Indie Mayhem People's Choice Award Winner
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has made a name for himself over decades in America as a jazz improviser, composer-arranger and band leader, with his profile heightening in recent years as he has explored the commonalities jazz can have with the folkloric sounds of Latin America. JazzTimes summed up his impact this way: “Simon is less talked about than many other important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America, ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has made a name for himself over decades in America as a jazz improviser, composer-arranger and band leader, with his profile heightening in recent years as he has explored the commonalities jazz can have with the folkloric sounds of Latin America. JazzTimes summed up his impact this way: “Simon is less talked about than many other important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America, ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has made a name for himself over decades in America as a jazz improviser, composer-arranger and band leader, with his profile heightening in recent years as he has explored the commonalities jazz can have with the folkloric sounds of Latin America. JazzTimes summed up his impact this way: “Simon is less talked about than many other important jazz pianists from the Caribbean and South America, ...
read more
Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians.He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School, graduating at 15, then ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians. He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School... Read more.
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Live recording and concert, May 23-24: Jason Palmer Qt. feat. Mark Turner, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Edward Perez at NYC's InterContinental Barclay
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Ludovico Granvassu
A one-of-a-kind musical experience, combining the intimacy of a house concert with the luxurious ambience, comfort and breath-taking views of the Harold S. Vanderbilt Penthouse. Limited space available as this is a recording session that aims at providing the intimacy of a house concert, but with world-class musicians. Contact Astrid ([email protected]) to reserve your spot. Concert and live recording on May 23 and 24 debut an all-star quintet led by Jason Palmer featuring Mark Turner, with Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians. He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School... Read more.
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians. He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School... Read more.
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today!
The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians. He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School... Read more.
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Edward Simon
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Edward Simon's birthday today! The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardón, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and his two brothers, Marlon and Michael, to become professional musicians. He attended the Philadelphia Performing Arts School... Read more. Place ...
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Your tone is like a combination of Lionel Richie, Huey Lewis, Ray Parker Jr. & Darius Rucker. Nice sound! - Larry Batiste, Grammy Board of Trustee and Grammy Show Orchestra Conductor
A small, handful of singers have such distinctive character to their voices, that list would include Darryl Hall, Robbie Robertson, Darius Rucker and perhaps more current, Ray LaMontagne… soulful, rugged and sexy! - Sandy Shore, CEO SmoothJazz.com
Standout track though is a moody ballad called 'Show Me' which features a great guest vocal from Jenna Lavoie. Like all great soul pairings, this twosome sound like they were made for each other, especially on the harmonic chorus hook - Soul Jazz and Funk Review.com
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D. Edward
Instrument: Vocals
Born: August 31, 1984
Management: 10th
Publicist: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
