In totality, 25 Years presents Simon's bespoke overview of his multi-layered, innovative work as a pianist and composer.

In 2020, Edward Simon celebrates his illustrious three-decade career in music. During this time span, 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.

To observe this milestone, Ridgeway Records will release a compilation album comprising Simon's personal selections from his distinguished discography from 1995 to the present. Titled 25 Years, the limited-edition 2-CD set includes compelling selections from his acclaimed and influential early recordings, including the quartet album Edward Simon, with Mark Turner, Adam Cruz and Larry Grenadier, a 1995 New York Times Top Ten Album selection, and the cutting-edge, Latin-infused La Bikina, from 1998. Of more recent vintage are the chamber-esque Venezuelan Suite, on which Simon blends the tuneful, buoyant sounds of his native country with the harmonically sophisticated vocabulary and forward-looking attitude of jazz, and the NAACP Image Awards-winning trio date Latin American Songbook. Also represented is Simon's collaborative work with saxophonist David Binney on the albums Afinidad and Océanos; his all-star trio work with bass icon John Patitucci and drummers Brian Blade or Eric Harland; and Simon's most recent collaborative project, Steel House, in which the pianist, Blade and bassist Scott Colley blend acoustic jazz improvisation with electronic-tinged atmospherics for an inviting, song-oriented sound.

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.

Track Listing

• Ericka
• Alma Llanera (Pt. 2)
• Govinda
• Fiestas
• Simplicity
• Pathless Path
• Pere
• Impossible Question

• What If'
• Aguantando
• Caballo Viejo
• Barinas
• Uninvited Thoughts
• Navigator
• Gracias A La Vida
• Venezuela Unida
• Triumphs

Additional Details

Label: Ridgeway Records

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 2:09:3 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 10/09/20

UPC: 666449073694