Flintstones, Giant Steps,
The Sorceror, and
Moment's Notice:
Shareef Taher, drums
Blake Meister, bass
Moment's Notice:
Tim Murphy, piano
Todd Simon, bari sax
Out of Nowhere and Tones
For Joan's Bones:
Zach Brown, bass
Nathan Ellman-Bell, drums
McCoy's Mode:
Todd Simon, alto sax and
Peabody Lab Band
Days of Wine and Roses, Wee:
Shareef Taher, drums
Oliver Fairley, tenor sax
Todd Simon was recently selected to be the pianist for the U.S. Naval Academy Band. He also performs regularly on the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. jazz scene. A 2007 graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Todd holds a Bachelor's of Music degree specializing in Jazz Piano Performance. He studied piano and organ with Tim Murphy for 4 years and soprano/alto/tenor/baritone saxophones with Gary Thomas for 2 years. Though based in the Baltimore/D.C. area, Todd has also played various venues in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina and Michigan. He has played in Peabody concerts alongside Conrad Herwig, Sam Rivers, David Sanchez, Ingrid Jensen, George Garzone, Rufus Reid, and Dave Samuels. Todd has also performed professionally with Gary Thomas, Tim Murphy, Dontae Winslow, Donvonte McCoy, Taurus Mateen, Jimmy "Junebug" Jackson, Mike Hawkins, the Rumba Club, and The Fabulous Hubcaps. His composition, "McCoy's Mode," was performed by the Peabody Lab Band in their Spring 2007 concert. Originally from Dover, DE, he currently resides in Glen Burnie.
Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.
Todd - thank you for the friendship! I'm looking forward to seeing you - maybe at Harford Community College! I will make sure folks know that you're coming by :)
real nice man! I'm loving the flintstones! Tre told me about you. we're gona definitly have you on as soon as something opens up. call me anytime 202 295 7057
Happy Holidays And an even Happier New Year. Have a great 2009 and spread the positive energy to as many people as you can! Keep the groove everlasting :)
