Latin and more by Michael Simon -Trumpet

1 (solo) performer

Indoor and outdoor

Trompettist

1,5 hour

In consultation with the artist.

ES, NL, EN

Over the years Micheal has grown into a versatile musician and is particularly at home in Jazz and Latin music. A fantastic technique combined with his unprecedented passion results in beautiful music. Great to listen to; perfect to dance to.

"I was once told that I am the Latin Chet Backer, because I play very lyrically, and with a warm sound, but also that I articulate my lines with great awareness of Latin rhythms.
In general, I describe myself as a versatile musician, who is at home in both Jazz and Latin music. I play with ease as a solo trumpet player, in a wind section or as a duo, together with a pianist, guitarist or with a DJ."

Dutch trumpeter of Venezuelan descent, Michael Simon, known for Fra Fra Sound, the Rob Mostert Hammond Group and Gerardo Rosales' groups, was born in the coastal town of Cardón, where he played with his musician brothers from the age of six. He studied trumpet in Venezuela, in Cuba, and in 1993 he came to the Netherlands to study Jazz at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where he also specialized in composition and arranging."

"Especially for weddings, receptions and private parties where a Caribbean atmosphere fits I have a nice repertoire of Cuban and Puerto Rican Boleros (ballads), Rumbas, Cha-Cha-Cha and Venezuelan/Antillean waltzes. This makes it easy to play together with a pianist or a guitarist - in acoustic setting. For a variety of events such as fashion shows, fairs, receptions, weddings, festivals and parties, I have a great (big) band consisting of 1 lady and 9 men. It is a musical experience that you can bring to your catering industry, event or private occasion. The shows are professional, entertaining and above all a feast for the senses. Genre? A musical show consisting of the Evergreens, The American Songbook and Pop hits in a Jazzy jacket."

Michael Simon you (with piano or guitar) = €600,- (ex. VAT)
Lady & The Vagabonds (10 man formation) = Price on request

Michael Simon(1975) is a Dutch-Venezuelan trumpet player and composer. He is mostly known among fellow musicians who appreciate him very much. The Dutch public starts to notice him more and more and that is not surprising. Simon is a trumpet player pur sang. A fantastic technique combined with his unprecedented passion results in beautiful music. Great to listen to; perfect to dance to. Enjoy it!

Michael comes from a musical family, turned out to be very talented himself and therefore started his education at an early age in Venezuela. He also studied for two years in Cuba with leading trumpet players before coming to The Netherlands in 1993
In 1998 he graduated from the Rotterdam Conservatory and after that he started to compose and arrange more and more. Michael works regularly with his brothers, Edward (piano) and Marlon (percussion).
He is an important promoter of Latin American Jazz
Michael has two bands of his own: Roots United and MS-5. With the latter he presents his new project entitled Destiny's Will in the Netherlands.
He also plays in the basis of Fra Fra Sound, the groups of Gerardo Rosales and the Rob Mostert Hammond Group. He also played with an impressive number of other bands and artists. A few names: the Cubop City Big Band of Lukas van Merwijk and Benjamin Herman. Furthermore he worked together with international greats like Paquito D'Rivera, David Murray, Jimmy Bosch, Toumani Diabate, Larry Harlow and James Carter.
He has given concerts in over fifty countries, won various prizes and grants, played at renowned festivals worldwide and his music can regularly be heard on radio stations in the United States, Southeast Asia and South America.
Very honourable were performances for a.o. Nelson Mandela, Princess Maxima and Prince Willem Alexander.
Michael released three fantastic CDs: Revelación (2004 Pramisi), New York Encounter (2009 Fresh Sound) and his latest Destiny's Will (2015 No Black Tie).
O's Place Jazz Newsletter on "New York Encounter": 'One of the best Latin jazz albums of the year!"

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