Artist description The Harris Simon Group was formed in the early 1980s and is a product of much that was happening at that time (vis a vis New York Jazz scene) as well as a heavy Brazilian influence.

Music Style Jazz/Jazz Fusion

Musical Influences Brazil and The New York Jazz Scene

Artist History The band was formed in the early 1980s with the core group being Harris Simon (piano) Bill Washer (guitar) Mike Richmond (bass) and Brian Brake (drums). This recording features many guest artists including: Billy Cobham (drms), Dave Valentin (flute), Claudio Roditi (trpt, flugelhorn), Grady Tate (drms), Michael Urbaniak (violin) and superstar tenor sax player MICHAEL BRECKER. The album was produced by Jeffrey Kaufman and George Klabin,

Group Members Harris Simon (keyboards and harmonica), Bill Washer (guitar) Mike Richmond (bass), Brian Brake (drms) Dave Valentin (flute), Michael Urbaniak (violin) Michael Brecker (tenor sa, Vocal Jazz Inc. (vocals).

Albums SWISH (c)(p)1980 KEM Enterprises, Inc.

Location Cliffside Park, New Jersey - USA

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