New York Encounter Michael Simon

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Sampone' Music Productions) - A new CD by Michael Simon, after the well-received 'Revelacio'n'. '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 and Latin music world. The repertoire varies from very groovy and energetic to straight ahead jazz and subtle pieces.

New York Encounter was presented last November at De Doelen Concert Hall in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. De full Eduard Flipse stage was gradually lifted to a climax that caused the standing ovation that inspired the band to come back for an encore.

Based in Rotterdam, born in Venezuelan and with roots in Curacao, Michael completed both jazz trumpet and jazz composition and arranging studies at the Rotterdam's Conservatory. In addition to leading his bands Roots United and Crianzas, Michael Simon is a long time collaborator for Gerardo Rosales, Fra Fra Sound, Conexion Latina and Randal Corsen. He has also built a strong reputation as a composer and educator and is intensively active in these fields.

Line-up:
Michael Simon - trumpet
Marlon Simon (The Nagual Spirits) - drums, Bata drums and percussion
Edward Simon (Don Byron / John Patitucci) - piano
Andy Gonzalez (Forth Apache Band / Libre) - bass
Roberto Quintero (Timbalaye/Caribbean Jazz Project) - congas and percussion
Peter Brainin (Marlon Simon & The Nagual Spirits) - tenor and soprano saxophones
Miguel Zeno'n (Marsalis Music Artist) - alto saxophone
Boris Kozlov (Mingus Big Band) - bass

Guests:
Luisito Quintero - timbales
Noah Bless - trombone

New York Encounter (FSNT 360) was released by Fresh Sound Records: www.freshsoundrecords.com