Releases

Simon Lasky - For The Dreamers

“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

For The Dreamers

Simon Lasky Group

March 2024 (Ubuntu Music)

Simon Lasky: piano, keyboards, composer
Ona K: vocals
James Suggs & Shanti Jayasinha: trumpet
Paul Booth & Jack Wilkins: tenor saxophone
Sam Mayne & Aaron West: alto saxophone
Elias Tona: electric bass
Alejandro Arenas: upright bass, co-producer
Peter Mongaya: guitars
Jonathan Thomas: drums
 
and special guest
Tim Garland: soprano sax

“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”

Presto Music

About the Moment

Simon Lasky Group 

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)

Story Inside

Simon Lasky Group 

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