Norman Simmons came out of Chicago in distinguished keyboard company, along with his contemporaries Junior Mance, Muhal Richard Abrams, Jodie Christian and Ramsey Lewis. Quickly, Norman became the accompanist of choice of an impressive list of jazz singers, including Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, Anita O'Day and Joe Williams. Nothing hones a pianist's sense of color, rhythm and harmonic subtlety more than accompanying vocalists. Norman brings that experience to his solo playing, giving unique insight and meaning to any song he chooses to play. Joined by Eric Alexander on tenor, Henry Johnson on guitar and others, Norman leads the group through a thoughtful program of standards and originals, including "My Silent Love", the haunting "Harlem Nocturne", as well as a few of his own tunes, not least among them, "I'm Your Boogie Man".

• Norman Simmons (piano) • Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone) • Henry Johnson (guitar) • Paul West (bass) • Paul Wells (drums)
Norman is joined by bassist Lisle Atkinson and drummer Paul Humphrey for this, his third Savant release. The program includes an interesting selection of originals, jazz standards and well-known tunes beautifully arranged for the intimate setting of piano trio with a sprinkling of thoughtful piano solos mixed in.

See what made Norman the pianist of choice for so many jazz greats.
Norman Simmons has laid down changes for some of the most illustrious names in jazz - Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Ernestine Anderson, Carmen McRae, Teri Thornton, Joe Williams, Johnny Griffin and others. One of the finest pianists on the scene today, Norman is joined by saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Henry Johnson, bassist Lisle Atkinson and others for this, his second Savant release. Acting as pianist, arranger and leader, Norman has selected an interesting program of originals, jazz standards and well-known tunes, sometimes dressed up in a new, completely original setting (reference Lennon/McCartney's "Eleanor Rigby"). See what made Norman Simmons the pianist of choice for so many jazz greats.
13th Moon - Listen
Heat and Sweet - Listen
I'm the Blues - Listen
Midnight Creeper- Listen


From the Norman Simmons Archive
• Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone) • Henry Johnson (guitar) • Paul West (bass) • Paul Wells (drums) • Kevin Jones (percussion)
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