Fred Simon (musician)

Fred Simon
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, producer
Instruments	piano, keyboards
Associated acts	Simon & Bard

Fred Simon (born Frederick Victor Simon) is an American pianist and composer.^[1]

Simon first gained recognition with Simon & Bard, the jazz fusion group he founded in Chicago with composer and reed player Michael Bard, drummer Phil Gratteau, and bassist Ken Haebich.^[2] The group toured widely^[3] and recorded three acclaimed albums^[4] including collaborations with Larry Coryell and Ralph Towner.^[5]

Discography

• Reflections with Ira Antelis, (Artists and Brands, 2013)
• Since Forever with Steve Rodby, Paul McCandless and Mark Walker, (Naim Audio, 2009)
• Remember The River with Steve Rodby and Paul McCandless, (Naim Audio, 2004)
• Fred Simon's Interpretation of the Beach Boys, (NorthSound, 2003)
• Dreamhouse (Naim Audio, 2000)
• Summer Nights with Spencer Brewer and Paul McCandless (NorthSound, 1996)
• Twilight with Teja Bell and Paul McCandless (NorthSound, 1996)
• Open Book, (Columbia, 1991)
• Usually/Always, (Windham Hill Records, 1988)
• Time And The River, (Quaver Records, 1985)
• Short Story, (Quaver Records, 1984)

With Simon & Bard

• The Enormous Radio (Flying Fish Records, 1984)
• Tear It Up with Ralph Towner (Flying Fish Records, 1982)
• Musaic Featuring Larry Coryell (Flying Fish Records, 1980)

References

1. http://www.discogs.com/artist/1779537-Fred-Simon-3
2. "Jazz Group Simon & Bard Return to UNLV" The Yellin Rebel University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Issue 13, Volume 2, November 29, 1984 http://digital.library.unlv.edu/objects/reb/6264
3. "History of Lionel Hampton Festival" Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Feb 23, 1993, page 17.
4. "Jazz Group Simon & Bard Return to UNLV" The Yellin Rebel University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Issue 13, Volume 2, November 29, 1984 http://digital.library.unlv.edu/objects/reb/6264
5. http://www.discogs.com/Simon-Bard-Featuring-Larry-Coryell-Musaic/release/3002743

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