Fareed Simpson

I’m beginning 2023 with the publication of my article in a peer reviewed journal - Indiana University Press Jazz Education in Research and Practice - it’s a big deal! The amount of research, study and synthesis that went into Second Line Bebop is an indescribable amount of time. At the JEN Jazz Education Network conference who distributes the journal. Many thanks to all of my friends new and old here in Philly and down in New Orleans who contributed. The Second Line Bebop Series film is still available for viewing here. CLICK HERE FOR PROQUEST    CLICK HERE FOR JOHN HOPKINS MUSE

I’m happy to share this manuscript with anyone interested who may not have access to the journal.

This past weekend was a serious musical and cultural experience of fellowship among musicians from all across the country convening in the Kennedy Center's Opera House in Washington, D.C. Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice and Igmar Thomas' Revive Orchestra. A 31 piece melanated orchestra. The special guests included Faith Evans, Too $hort, Israel Houghton, EPMD, Letoya Luckett, Digable Planets, Eric Benet, DJ Clark Kent, and suprise guests Sugar Bear and Kathy Sledge. The house energy was level 100 the entire night.  

https://youtube.com/shorts/AjVNhEbFG9s?feature=share

Saxophone City - A tribute to Philadelphia's great saxophone legacy

I was awarded a Black Music City grant from REC Philly for this project, celebrating Juneteenth. Featuring Philly Saxophonists Yesseh Furaha Ali, Josh Lee, Tim Warfield, and Kynoebi Simpson. In this video, we play homage to John Coltrane on Impressions. Although he was born in North Carolina, Coltrane began playing saxophone when he moved to Philadelphia at age 17. His North Philadelphia home still stands. He left a profound impact on the city that is still felt today.

Here's a picture from the Philadelphia 76ers halftime show. Round 1, Game 1. An electrifying experience as the Sixers were up during halftime and subsequently won the game. The dancers, entertainers, stuntmen and drum line were featured. The four SnackTime horns filled up the stadium with brass. I've never been in a marching band before, so this was the closest experience because our music, dance, steps and other movements were carefully choreographed. With trumpet players Elliot Bild, Charles Washington, and Banks Sapnar.

Wow!! Honored to be featured in Temple Now. The Second Line Bebop Series was so much fun to create, and I learned so much. It feels great to be recognized as a part of the Temple story. 

Check out the article!

https://news.temple.edu/news/2022-02-10/boyer-graduate-receives-prestigious-award-research-new-orleans-and-philadelphia-jazz

The Premiere of The Second Line Bebop Series was a success! So much love and support from the community. The reception was appreciation of both entertainment and educational components.

Click here to watch!!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUpTdRPJ8_t5mOPZ66KFHn0JMTYKGcWEk

View the Second Line Bebop Series Trailer!!!

This production is about the cultural parallels between Philly and New Orleans - focusing on jazz music.

Premiering January 24th, 6PM

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