Simon Read

@simonreadmusic

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Worth the wait!?* Way back in 2018 I went into the studio with @joe_webb_music and @musicbygeth and recorded an album. We were playing together a lot back then, mainly as the rhythm section for @adriancoxmusic but on occasion we would play together as a trio, usually at Kansas Smitty’s or Cable Cafe. The music on this upcoming release is a culmination of arrangements we would play on these gigs. I didn’t know what to do with the music after the recording and pretty much forgot about it until late last year when I revisited it and was still very happy with how it sounds. Joe and Geth sound so great, I thought it would be a shame if no one else heard it. So, here it is. I’m excited to announce it will be released on 22nd May 2025. There will be a limited amount of CDs available on Bandcamp as well a high quality download also. Pre-orders are live NOW! Head to the link in my bio to get involved! Swipe ⬅️ for a badly cropped video (I don’t understand Instagram) of us from back in the day. I hope you check the album out and enjoy it! . . *probs not . #jazz #pianotrio #dualhighway #straighttodvd #straightahead #swinging #dukeellington #oscarpeterson #dizzygillespie #newrelease #newalbum #jazzcd #pleasebuymyalbum #simonreadtrio #jazzalbum #albumartwork
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1 year ago
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7 days ago
Thank you to all who came to our May club, featuring @nigethejazzer @simonreadmusic . A beautiful, swinging vibe as always and great to see some new faces! We are back 2 June with another guitar / bass combo of Phil Robson and Oli Hayhurst. Booking now!
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7 days ago
Out and about in South London. This week I’m lucky to have three nice gigs local to me. 5/5 - @crystalpalacejazzclub2024 at @hopscotchtaprooms w/ @georgiamancio @nigethejazzer @daveohm46 (8-10pm) 7/5 - @jazzinbrockley at @waterintobeer w/ @louisesingsjazz (8-10pm) 10/5 - @theovaltavern w/ @alecharpermusic @harryashworthpiano @mattskeltondrums (1-3:30pm) Hope to see you there! #southlondon #jazz #outandabout #pleasecometomygigs #london
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12 days ago
ONE WEEK TO GO FOR OUR MAY CONCERT! This time we will be joined by our very first official guests way back in September 2024... award-winning guitarist, composer and bandleader NIGEL PRICE and bassist and bandleader SIMON READ. Expect a seriously swinging selection of tunes and dazzling virtuosity. The perfect way to continue the Bank Holiday celebrations! @nigethejazzer @simonreadmusic @georgiamancio @daveohm46 @hopscotchtaprooms @ukjazznews
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19 days ago
🚶 Laverne Walk 🚶‍♀️ 📞 Final call for @karameln22 this Thursday 16th with Mark Crooks 🎷 and Colin Oxley 🎸 8pm kick off! We’ll debuting this Oscar Pettiford banger as well as some new (to us) Jimmy Giuffre rep. Something about a train and a river? #jazz #doublebass #oscarpettiford #bassmelody #swinging
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1 month ago
🚨 Gig Announcement! 🚨 16th April I’ll be playing @karameln22 with Mark Crooks and Colin Oxley. We’ll be playing all your favourite Jimmy Giuffre and Lucky Thompson/Oscar Pettiford repertoire. Tickets available through the Karamel website. Hope to see you there! Video taken at a recent soundcheck at @bracknelljazz #jazz #doublebass #bassmelody #jazztrio #swinging
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1 month ago
Getting funky at @downstairs.180 with Pete , Simon and Gene. Keep supporting this great venue guys!! Jam every Tuesday , gigs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Only a couple tickets left for my trio gig THIS FRIDAY. See you there ! That's with @gene_calderazzo & @darrenmccarthybass . We will be performing stuff from our upcoming album!! #londongigs #ukjazz #jazz #drums #trumpet
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1 month ago
@simonreadmusic Colin Oxley Mark Crooks Live at @jazzinbrockley - @waterintobeer 5.2.26 Nailed it 🎻🎸🎷🍺🥦
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3 months ago
🕺 Gotta Dance 🕺 This Thursday (5th) Mark Crooks, Colin Oxley and myself will be down at @waterintobeer for @jazzinbrockley playing music from the Jimmy Giuffre 3 as well as some of the Lucky Thompson/Oscar Pettiford rep. Tix available through Jazz In Brockley. Hope to see you there! . . . #jazz #swinging #doublebass #jazztrio #jimmygiuffre
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3 months ago
Next years programme is up and running! # January 8th- @mattholborn and @fraser.j.urquhart February 5th- @simonreadmusic Mark Crooks and Colin Oxley March 5th- @harrydiplockguitarist @solgrimshaw Issac Burland Tickets via our new web page in bio. Design by @thelens.ofben #jazz #se4 #brockley #jazzlondon #southlondon
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5 months ago
Do you know what it means? 🤔 . . Great to be able to play every day with @mattholborn @fraser.j.urquhart and @joelearnsbass at @edfringe Just three dates left. 19th (7pm), 20th (5pm), 21st (3pm). All at @argyle_cellar_bar . . #doyouknowwhatitmeanstomissneworleans #jazz #swinging #doublebass #doublebassist #basssolo #fringe #jazzclub #cellarbar #edinburgh #scotland #louisalter
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8 months ago