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Revelación
2004 Pramisi Records (BMCD 442)
1. Before I go
2. Juliana Bridge Bomba-Blues
3. My Response
4. Ocho Rios Mood
5. Mangueriando
6. Por Instinto
7. Renacer
8. Spiritual Affinities
All songs written by Michael Simon
Produced by Michael and Marlon Simon |
Revelación is the debut CD of Michael Simon's Roots United, a formation of international, experienced and mature musicians. On this album Michael Simon proves not only to be an outstanding trumpet player but also a very talented and modern composer. His compositions are new, fresh and sparkling. The contribution of Michael's brothers Marlon and Edward, both known in the jazz scene, adds to Revelación the flavors of their youth, their colorful background and mutual love for jazz.
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Credits
Michael Simon - trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals
Konstantin Klashtorni - alto saxophone
Efraïm Trujillo - tenor and soprano saxophones
José Luis Lopretti - piano
Leslie López - baby bass
Gerardo Rosales - congas, (afro-venezuelan) percussion and vocals
Marlon Simon - drums, timbales and percussion
J.C. "Bulú" Viloria - lead vocals on #4
Special Guests
Ilja Reijngoud - trombones on #1
Edward Simon - piano on #7
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"Within the grooves of Mr. Simon’s debut project “Revelación” released in 2004 by Pramisi Records, is himself wrapped around years of travel and culture. “Revelación” is a musically poetic tour through his looking glass." Karl Stober - Jazzreview.com/ejazznews.com
"The result is a pulsating energy of original tracks which is a true sense of discovery" Wes Gillespie - Euro Club de Jazz
"Truly an album which depicts the early stages of a talented composer/arranger. Following in the same footsteps of his brothers Marlon and Edward. Michael is creating a voice on his own" Nelson Gonzalez - Latin Jazz Magazine
"Simon aims to elevate Latin jazz in the appreciation of music fans and undertakes with Revelación a succesfull attempt to make it the hip genre." Röel - MusicFrom.nl |
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New York Encounter
Fresh Sound New Talent (FSNT 360)
1. Mi amigo el machista
2. New York Encounter
3. House of thoughts
4. Sabor íntimo
5. Fiestas
6. Blues del silencio frio
7. Joy is within
8. Equanimity
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A new CD by Michael Simon, after the well recieved "Revelación".
"New York Encounter" is also the title song specially written for the recordings made in the Big Apple, inspired by the reunion of the Simon brothers reinforced by a 'dream team' of outstanding artists from the actual jazz en latin music world. The repertoire varies from very groovy and energetic to straight ahead jazz and subtle pieces.
"New York Encounter displays a broad swatch of Simon’s musical abilities, bringing together all the influences of his community connections. The different pieces of this puzzle are most apparent in Simon’s compositions, which reflect a broad artistic viewpoint."
Chip Boaz Latin Jazz Corner
Credits
Michael Simon - trumpet, flugelhorn
Miguel Zenón - alto sax
Edward Simon - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Marlon Simon - drums, bata drums and percussion
Peter Brainin - tenor sax
Andy Gonzalez - bass
Roberto Quintero - congas, culo e'puya and parranda drums
Special Guests
Luisito Quintero - timbales
Noah Bless - trombone
All songs written by Michael Simon except tracks 5 & 8 are by Edward Simon
Produced by Michael Simon
Assistant Producer: Marlon Simon
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