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“Some of Lasky’s music is orchestral and reminiscent of the first version of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever although without the Brazilian influence […] Throughout the set, Lasky takes many fine solos and oversees a program that is full of variety, creative playing, and subtle surprises”
— L.A. Jazz Scene magazine – Scott Yanow
March 2024 (Ubuntu Music)
“Simon Lasky is at it again with his stellar group, inquisitive compositions and signature sound. For the Dreamers goes by the beat of it’s own pianist.”
— 33third.org – Michael Ambrosino
“Lasky is a very highly regarded composer, pianist and educator…he’s assembled a top-flight band of star quality musicians from both sides of the pond to realise his latest album… Lasky’s compositional chops shine”
— Jazzwise Magazine – Eddie Myer
“The writing is bold and full of interest, and the melodic sensibility to his music that he has been much lauded for remains very much intact.”
— Jazz Views – Nick Lea
“‘For The Dreamers’ from the Simon Lasky Group is a compelling statement that finds harmony between a committed troupe of electrifying U.K. and American players”
2018 (33Jazz Records)
Simon Lasky: piano, keyboards, composer
Luca Boscagin: electric & acoustic guitars
Pete Billington: electric and fretless bass
Sophie Alloway: drums
Philip Achille: harmonica
Kuljit Bhamra: percussion
“Uplifting improvisational grooves, classy chops and exotic percussion, there’s no shortage of beautifully striking moments…”
— All About Jazz
“… fantastic new album…”
— Mike Cornette, NPR
“… there are certainly plenty of moments in ‘About The Moment’ that take your breath away.”
— Rob Mallows, London Jazz News
“This is an amazing album, really classy and so melodic. I can totally recommend it.”
— Georg Pilger, JazzRockTV (Germany)
2015 (33Jazz Records)
Simon Lasky: piano, keyboards, composer
Luca Boscagin: electric & acoustic guitars
Shanti Jayasinha: trumpet & flugelhorn
Pete Billington: electric and fretless bass
Jeff Lardner: drums
Satin Singh: percussion
“Exceptionally good debut album by Simon Lasky”
— Ruth Fisher, JazzFM, ‘The Blueprint’ show
“Story Inside feels like a paean to well-constructed, uncluttered composition and honest-to-goodness musical texture.”
— Rob Mallows, London Jazz News
“Excellent. Lasky has a classical grounding and it shows but he also understands jazz and there is a freshness to this music which is lacking in many contemporaries.” ****
— Sammy Stein, Kind Of Jazz
“… One of the best debut albums I have heard in recent years.”
— Alan Musson, Black Country Radio
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