SIMON LASKY

Recipient of a 2019 Fellowship to study jazz composition with Chuck Owen at the University of South Florida, and winner of the 2018 British Composer Award for ‘Jazz Composition for Small Ensemble, Simon Lasky juggles a busy career as a composer, pianist, NPR jazz host and recording artist on both sides of the Atlantic... Jazz Pianist, Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Broadcaster, Educator. 2019 Fellowship awardee to study jazz composition with Chuck Owen at The University of South Florida. Winner of the 2018 British Composer Award for ‘Jazz Composition for Small Ensemble'... In 2020 Simon developed his acclaimed ‘At Home With' interview series for ‘All Night Jazz'. His in-depth conversations with jazz greats Vince Mendoza, Bob Mintzer, John McLaughlin, Bob James, Joe Locke and others have garnered accolades from jazz enthusiasts the world over.