Amazing Bass!

Mark Simon, instructor of jazz bass

A native of Detroit Michigan, jazz bassist Mark Simon's family moved to Colorado in 1971 where he began playing string bass and bass guitar. Mr. Simon has performed and recorded locally and throughout Colorado for more than 20 years. He was the bassist with Carmen McRae's trio in the late 80's early 90's touring Europe, Japan and the U.S. He has been a sideman with many of the biggest names in music, including Dizzy Gillespie, Rosemary Clooney, James Moody, Benny Carter, Joe Farrell, Robben Ford, Dave Grusin, Mose Allison and Kenny Rankin, to name just a few. Mark is a faculty member at the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts, is a mentor for the Douglas County Schools, and teaches privately. His playing and compositions can be heard on many Capri jazz label recordings including the sextet Convergences' latest, " Modern Man".