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Musician

Simon Deeley

Born: December 28, 1957

SIMON DEELEY - COMPOSER, PIANIST, JAZZ TUTOR

Simon Deeley grew up in the North Worcestershire village of Clent Nr. Kidderminster. He started his musical studies with piano lessons at aged seven. Up until his mid twenties, his studies were focused on classical music, however, alongside his classical work, he always had an interest in jazz, blues and rock music. This strong interest (in these other styles) became an ever increasing passion and focus for him as a developing performer which, in his late twenties,culminated in him starting to work with local jazz musicians, and then going on to play at well known jazz clubs and music venues in the B'ham and West Midlands area. During his time on the Midland's jazz scene he played alongside some of the best known and acclaimed players on the scene, including - Bryan Corbett, Casey Greene, Percy Pursglove, Steve Ajao, Chris Gumbley and Andy Derrick.

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Radnor's Blue Latin

Featuring the music of Simon Deeley
Duration: 5:37
May 4, 2024

The Steve King Big Band performs pianist and composer Simon Deeley's "Radnor's Blue Latin." Deeley named his composition after the county where he lives, Radnorshire (Welsh Borders), and the surrounding places in the area named "Radnor." "Radnor's Blue Latin" was arranged by Sheffield pianist and arranger Chris Noble.

Song of the Day

On Echoes Andalucia

March 22, 2024

Album: String Rise Azure Traces
By Simon Deeley
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 09:04

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Samba de Llanandras

Featuring the music of Simon Deeley
Duration: 6:33
February 22, 2024

A video record of the Steve King Big Band (UK) recording the first of the big band arrangements of two Samba pieces by composer Simon Deeley. The arrangement of "Samba de Llanandras" is by fine Sheffield arranger and composer Chris Noble. The composer Simon Deeley named the piece after his home town the Welsh county town of Llanandras (UK) and, as he says, wishing it to be a light hearted tribute to the border town. The recording of "Samba de Llanandras" is due to be released this April. Visit Simon Deeley Music website or Facebook, for updates.

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String Rise Azure Traces

By Simon Deeley

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Theme of the Legends; On Echoes Andalucia; Midnight Song; Sancho's Danza; Aurora's Dream Waltz; Song to the Condor; So, Fly Azure Acrobat

Song of the Day

Theme of the Legends

July 31, 2023

Album: String Rise Azure Traces
By Simon Deeley
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Duration: 10:19

News: Recording

'String Rise Azure Traces,' Is The New Album, Of Original Work, From Wales Based Composer And Pianist Simon Deeley

July 9, 2023

String Rise Azure Traces is, now, the fifth release to come from the Wales, UK based composer and pianist Simon Deeley. As with his earlier albums, all the music, on this current album, is original, all being penned by the composer. Rather than an over-arching theme the album has a hint of an immediately recognisable style. ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

All New Sounds From Gillece, Berne, The JOI Jazz Orchestra And More

by Bob Osborne
May 25, 2023

On this show we present new music from Behn Gillece, Tim Berne with Aurora Nealand and Hank Roberts, and The JOI Jazz Orchestra. In addition three new releases on the Diskoknife lable from Audible Spirits, Darren Johnston, and, Mick Rossi with Peter Hess and Matt Moran. There are also new releases from Ben Sher, Massimo Magee,Louis ...

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The St. Andrew's Sessions - Part Two

Featuring the music of Simon Deeley
Duration: 13:47
December 12, 2022

Filming session (part two) at St. Andrew's, Presteigne, Wales. From April 26, 2022. With Simon Deeley on piano and Max Davison on bass. Playing original compositions by Simon Deeley.

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The St. Andrew's Sessions, Part 1

Featuring the music of Simon Deeley
Duration: 13:49
June 30, 2022

This is the first part of a filming session, staged in St. Andrew's, Presteigne, Wales, in April 2022 and features all Simon Deeley original compositions. "Onwards the Arrow" celebrates the nearby River Arrow—"Montgomery's Mooch' takes it's name from the characterful, border town of Montgomery. St. Andrew's church was the perfect choice for the session as it has a superb acoustic and a fine grand piano. It was a memorable, happening session for all.