Artist description Jean-Pierre Simons is from Cameroon. He is a Vocalist, Songwriter and Arranger. He enjoys blending different musical background.

Music Style International

Musical Influences African...Latin...European...American

Artist History B I O G R A P H Y JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS EXPERIENCES: JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS is an international Artist from the West and Central Africa by way of Paris, France. Born in Cameroon , he was the eldest of four children. His music experiences began early in his life, performing at annual school and community feasts. JEAN-PIERRE formed a band at age fifteen and used all of his free time rehearsing. In 1974, he joined a semi-professional orchestra playing feasts and marriages. He was later selected as lead vocalist in the” Lyc�e Polyvalent’s Band”. JEAN-PIERRE also performed regularly at weekly jam sessions sponsored by the French Cultural Center in Douala. He was voted “ Best New Artist” for four consecutive weeks. This became the catalyst for his professional career. JEAN-PIERRE’s big break came in 1977 when he was contracted to perform as lead vocalist at “CLUB LA JUNGLE”, a renowned Cameroon area hot spot. JEAN-PIERRE was a “ LA JUNGLE” regular for four years. In 1981 he went to Europe to attend “ L’ECOLE NORMALE DE MUSIQUE”, a noted Parisian school of music, on BOULEVARD MALESHERBES. He studied harmony, solfeggio and arranging. In 1985, JEAN-PIERRE produced “ BROKEN-HEART” and “ A HEART IN LOVE “. Both songs were hits in several African countries. Most notably,” BROKEN-HEART “ remained No. 1 on Africa Number One (a prestigious international radio station in Africa, based in Gabon) for several weeks. What brought JEAN-PIERRE to America after seven years in France? “The USA is the real place for music. As a musician, I was drawn to the creative climate that encourages producing and publishing original musical work” ABOUT THE MUSIC: JEAN-PIERRE’s music combines African melodies and rhythms from Cameroon (such as Makossa, Lali and many others), with European & American styles of music arrangement. ” Music cannot be confined to the narrow space of one’s own country or people. It is a universal gift of God to mankind.”

Instruments Accoustic Guitar

Albums Broken-Heart + Like A Friend (recently released and currently available online)

Additional Info New CD Available also at : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jeanpierre

Location San Jose, CA - USA

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