Born in Moscow, the Russian-American jazz pianist is known for his technical brilliance and creative improvisation. He studied in Russia and the USA. He has made a name for himself internationally with his ability to combine classical music with avant-garde jazz. He has worked with many renowned jazz musicians such as Ray Anderson, Mark Helias and Han Bennik and has released over 40 albums. Since the 1990s, he has lived and worked mainly in Germany, where he performs as a solo artist and in various formations.
Tracks
01. Desde Que O Samba É Samba (Caetano Veloso)
02. Estrada Do Sol (Antônio Carlos Jobim)
03. Partita De Março (Simon Nabatov)
04. Nenê (Ernesto Nazareth)
05. Eu Vim Da Bahia (Gilberto Gil)
06. Depois Que O Ilê Passar (Miltão)
07. Na Baxia Do Sapateiro (Ary Barroso)
08. My Sertão (Simon Nabatov)
09. Valsa De Pôrto Das Caixas (Antônio Carlos Jobim)
10. Qualquer Coisa (Caetano Veloso)
11. Você É Linda (Caetano Veloso)
SIMON NABATOV piano
Recorded September 2005 at Rainbow Studio, Oslo, Norway
Except "Partita de Março" recorded in Cologne, Germany
ACT Music – ACT 9754-2 (Germany)