25 Years, by Edward Simon

25 Years

by Edward Simon

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In 2020, Edward Simon celebrates his illustrious three-decade career in music. During this timespan, the Venezuela-born pianist and composer has led or co-led award-winning ensembles and collaborated with some of today’s most prominent jazz artists, including vocalists Luciana Souza and Gretchen Parlato; Afinidad, the long-running virtuoso quartet featuring David Binney, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade; the acclaimed chamber ensemble Imani Winds; and the all-star SFJAZZ Collective.

In totality, 25 Years presents Simon’s bespoke overview of his multi-layered, innovative work as a pianist and composer. It comes in a 12-panel Digibook that includes photos and extended liner notes written by jazz journalist Ted Panken, and also offers as value-added an exclusive interview in which Simon discusses his compositions and selections for this album. Tracks will be remastered to provide an excellent and improved listening experience. In short, 25 Years is a unique way to experience and enjoy Simon's music — a must-have for his fans and the perfect introduction for those not yet familiar with his elegant playing and unique compositional sensibility. ... more

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In 2020, Edward Simon celebrates his illustrious three-decade career in music. During this timespan, the Venezuela-born pianist and composer has led or co-led award-winning ensembles and collaborated with some of today’s most prominent jazz artists, including vocalists Luciana Souza and Gretchen Parlato; Afinidad, the long-running virtuoso quartet featuring David Binney, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade; the acclaimed chamber ensemble Imani Winds; and the all-star SFJAZZ Collective.
In totality, 25 Years presents Simon’s bespoke overview of his multi-layered, innovative work as a pianist and composer. It comes in a 12-panel Digibook that includes photos and extended liner notes written by jazz journalist Ted Panken, and also offers as value-added an exclusive interview in which Simon discusses his compositions and selections for this album. Tracks will be remastered to provide an excellent and improved listening experience. In short, 25 Years is a unique way to experience and enjoy Simon's music — a must-have for his fans and the perfect introduction for those not yet familiar with his elegant playing and unique compositional sensibility.

Includes unlimited streaming of 25 Years via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ... more

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1.	Ericka 06:51	buy track
2.	Alma llanera 05:57	buy track
3.	Govinda 05:11
4.	Fiestas 05:24
5.	Simplicity 05:09
6.	Pathless Path 15:38
7.	Pere 06:46	buy track
8.	Impossible Question 09:12
9.	What if? 07:18
10.	Aguantando 09:08
11.	Caballo Viejo 07:09	buy track
12.	Barinas 09:08	buy track
13.	Uninvited Thoughts 07:51
14.	Navigator 05:40
15.	Gracias a la vida 07:30
16.	Venezuela Unida 09:29	buy track
17.	Triumphs 05:43	buy track

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released October 9, 2020

Producer: Edward Simon Executive Producer: Robert Mailer Anderson Mastering: Christoph Stickel

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Edward Simon San Francisco, California

Venezuelan-born pianist and composer Edward Simon is an artist of great singularity steeped in many musical traditions. He grew up in a musical family playing Latin American music and was classically trained in the US since age 12; both streams inform his primary métier, jazz improvisation. ... more