A review for last Michael's CD on air in the next days on
RADIOVINILEMANIA in Italy:

http://www.vinilemania.net/vMICHAELSIMON.htm

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Featured Artist: Michael Simon & Roots United


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CD Title: Revelación

Record Label: Pramisi Records

Style: Latin Jazz / Latin Funk

Musicians: Michael Simon(Trumpet/Vocals/Fluegelhorn), Marlon Simon
(Percussion), J.C. Viloria (Lead Vocals), Various others

Review:
"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If
you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. Charlie Parker
spoke these words decades ago, however they are even more factual in
this musical age we exist in. What he proclaimed was, know you, know
what is you, understand what it is to be you, then deliver that to
your audience, this is what Michael Simon has accomplished. Within
the grooves of Mr. Simon's debut project "Revelación" released in
2004 by Pramisi Records, is himself wrapped around years of travel
and culture. "Revelación" is a musically poetic tour through his
looking glass.

On this trip through composition, Mr. Simon has assembled a diverse
array of premiere talent to escort him. Family reunites with Michael
on trumpet and vocals, Marlon sticks with percussion, and Edward
taps the keys. Others of note are Efraim Trujillo(Tenor/Soprano
sax), Konstantin Klashtorni (Alto sax), and Leslie López (Bass),
just to name a few. Such a montage of musical memorabilia, one can
not help but be taken by the sound.

Clarity in tone and pitch is so very important for jazz brass to
excel, this is what you experience with Mr. Simon. Impressive is the
only declaration that can explain how the music moves the one
listening. Peers who have witnessed this project as well feel drawn
to the clenching effect the music has on them.

Also note the flavor of Latin Jazz within. Mr. Simon's crusade to
promote the genre of Latin Jazz is well noted in this piece. Take a
few spins on cuts such as "Spiritual Affinities" and "Mangueriando",
both rhythmical and intensely driven by the passion of the moment.
The unity of horns grasps your attention with a range of style
changes.

This is a work of art, produced from the heart of many, through the
mind of one Mr. Simon. Take this to your favorite moment and play.

Karl Stober is a national freelance music journalist/interviewer.
Any inquiries or requests should be directed via email to
jazztrenzz@... or contact his office at 802-380-6065.

Tracks: Before I Go, Juliana Bridge Bomba-Blues, My Response, Ocho
Rios Mood, Mangueriando, Por Instinto, Renacer, Spiritual Affinities

Artist's Website: http://www.michaelsimon.nl

Reviewed by: Karl Stober