Edward Simon live in San Francisco

Experience Edward Simon live on October 23rd

Edward Simon will perform at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco on October 23, 2026. Simon is a Venezuelan pianist and composer whose music blends post-bop jazz with influences from Latin American rhythms and classical music. His compositions are often characterized by harmonic sophistication, intricate arrangements, and a lyrical melodic sensibility. He frequently explores themes of cultural identity and displacement in his work. Simon has released numerous albums as a leader and sideman, earning critical acclaim for his improvisational skills and compositional depth. He is also a dedicated educator, having served on the faculty of several prominent music institutions.

The SFJAZZ Center, which opened in 2013, is a leading jazz performance venue and educational organization. Located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, it features the Robert N. Miner Auditorium, an 800-seat concert hall renowned for its acoustics, as well as smaller performance spaces and classrooms. SFJAZZ was founded in 1972 as a grassroots community organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing jazz music. The Center serves as the organization’s permanent home and hosts over 300 performances annually alongside extensive educational programs for youth and adults.