Pere is Edward Simon's most performed and recorded original composition — a high-energy Latin piece built on an infectious 5/4 groove that drives relentlessly toward a climactic drum solo. Originally recorded on Simon's album Afinidad, the composition has taken on a life of its own, attracting some of jazz's most distinguished voices.
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera recorded Pere on his acclaimed album Funk Tango, and jazz legend Bobby Watson brought it to his ensemble Horizon on Horizon Reassembled — testament to the tune's broad appeal and adaptability across different groups and stylistic contexts. A trio recording featuring Brian Blade (drums) and John Patitucci (bass) can be heard on Simon's Live at Jazz Standard, showcasing the composition's power in a stripped-down, intimate setting.
The piece's 5/4 meter creates a propulsive rhythmic tension that rewards both performers and audiences, with the arrangement building in intensity toward an exhilarating drum feature at the close.
Duration: 7:00 Level: intermediate
Parts included: tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums and congas.
Pere is Edward Simon's most performed and recorded original composition — a high-energy Latin piece built on an infectious 5/4 groove that drives relentlessly toward a climactic drum solo. Originally recorded on Simon's album Afinidad, the composition has taken on a life of its own, attracting some of jazz's most distinguished voices.
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera recorded Pere on his acclaimed album Funk Tango, and jazz legend Bobby Watson brought it to his ensemble Horizon on Horizon Reassembled — testament to the tune's broad appeal and adaptability across different groups and stylistic contexts. A trio recording featuring Brian Blade (drums) and John Patitucci (bass) can be heard on Simon's Live at Jazz Standard, showcasing the composition's power in a stripped-down, intimate setting.
The piece's 5/4 meter creates a propulsive rhythmic tension that rewards both performers and audiences, with the arrangement building in intensity toward an exhilarating drum feature at the close.
Duration: 7:00 Level: intermediate
Parts included: tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums and congas.
