Pianist Edward Simon’s latest work is a journey to Venezuelan homeland

Edward Simon was in his mid-teens when he left his home in Punta Cardón, Venezuela, for good and settled in the United States, driven by his desire to learn about jazz at the source.

His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe. No matter where his musical travels have taken him, Simon has kept his homeland in sight.