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Multiple Reviews

Norman Simmons 2000-2004

Read "Norman Simmons 2000-2004" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Norman Simmons The Art of Norman Simmons (2000) Synthesis (2002) In Private (2004) Savant Records

Better late than never. Listening to these impressive sessions by pianist Norman Simmons and his sundry companions, spanning the years 2000-2004, the thought occurs that it would be a shame if such talented musicians as he were never recorded at all. I'd not heard of Simmons but learned from perusing the liner notes that ...

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Album Review

Norman Simmons: The Art Of Norman Simmons

Read "The Art Of Norman Simmons" reviewed by David A. Orthmann


As the accompanist for singers Dakota Staton, Carmen McRae, and Joe Williams, as well as a member of bands led by Johnny Griffin, Roy Eldridge and others, pianist Norman Simmons has spent little of his fifty-plus years as a musician in the spotlight. On the appropriately titled The Art of Norman Simmons, he successfully strikes a balance between putting his own talents front and center and melding them with musicians he respects and admires. The members of his quintet share ...

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Radio

Pianist Norman Simmons Leads WDNA FM Jazz Encounter

Pianist Norman Simmons Leads WDNA FM Jazz Encounter

Source: JamaicaMusic Offbeat

Legendary pianist Norman Simmons leads the Jazz Encounters at WDNA 88.9 FM Jazz Gallery on Friday, January 21 and at the University of Miami Afro-Cuban Concert at UM Gusman Hall with special guest Ignacio Berroa on Thursday, February 3rd. Simmons is a consummate musician, best known for his ability to connect with jazz singers like Carmen McRae, Anita O'Day, and Joe Williams. Much more than just an accompanist, he is an extremely accomplished soloist, arranger, composer and educator. WDNA 88.9 ...

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Event

Jazz Museum Honors Pianist Norman Simmons Thursday, July 12th

Jazz Museum Honors Pianist Norman Simmons Thursday, July 12th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300

The Jazz Museum Honors Pianist Norman Simmons

Norman Simmons, Pianist Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This series is free and open to the public.

Pianist Norman Simmons is a consummate musician, best known for his ability to connect with jazz singers like Carmen McRae, Anita O'Day, and Joe Williams. Much more ...

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Performance / Tour

Norman Simmons Quintet performs Feb. 4th at Trumpets

Norman Simmons Quintet performs Feb. 4th at Trumpets

Source: All About Jazz


Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Art Of Norman...

Savant Records
2000

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13th Moon

Not On Label (Norman (15) Self-released)
1986

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