"Carlos Simon is a young composer on the rise, with an ear for social justice."
Carlos Simon is a GRAMMY-nominated composer, curator and activist. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, his compositions range from concert music for large and small ensembles to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism. Simon is the Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Together is a 10-track project that collates and celebrates the multifaceted layers of Carlos Simon's personality, upbringing, and musical understanding, featuring original compositions, improvisations, and arrangements. The album features performances from Carlos as well as some of his closest friends and collaborators, highlighting the joy of shared music-making. Together was released on September 8, 2023 on Decca Classics.
See album detailsThe UW Wind Ensemble (Timothy Salzman, director) and Symphonic Band (Shaun Day, director) present “Uplift,” a program of music by Jack Stamp, Melissa Wang, Salvador Alan Jacobo, Vincent Persichetti, Steven Bryant, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and others.
Programme includes Carlos SIMONS Amen!