Simon Tan
Simon Leonardo P. Tan (born August 13, 1970) is a Filipino bassist. He began learning classical guitar aged 13 at the Yamaha School of Music before later moving on to electric guitar and the electric bass. He studied the contrabass at the University of the Philippines College of Music from 1988 until 1992, then began a professional musical career, performing in bands of various different genres, including the Manila-based blues band, Lampano Alley, led by the Filipino blues singer and recording artist, Binky Lampano. This was followed by his tenure as bassist and composer with the jazz group, WDOUJI.
Simon Tan | |
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| Birth name | Simon Leonardo P. Tan |
| Also known as | Simon |
| Born | August 13, 1970 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | jazz, blues music, R&B, rock |
| Occupation(s) | bassist |
| Instruments | electric bass guitar – 4-string & 6-string upright bass |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | sessions: N/A Records, Candid Records, Star Records, and independent imprints |
| Associated acts | Bob Aves Lampano Alley Hourglass Noel Cabangon Johnny Alegre Affinity Peryodiko Skarlet UP Jazz Ensemble, W.D.O.U.J.I.(Witch Doctors of Underground Jazz Improvisation) Peryodiko Cynthia Alexander |
Influences
Tan's influences as a bass instrumentalist include Roscoe Beck, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Charlie Haden, James Jamerson, Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, and John Pattitucci.
Recordings
- Kulay: Flavor of the Moment - 1993
- WDOUJI: Ground Zero - 2001
- Lampano Alley: Songs from the Alley - 2003
- WDOUJI: Zen & The Art of Dressmaking - 2003
- Armida Siguion-Reyna: Babae - 2005
- Eraserheads Tribute: Ultraelectromagnetic Jam (with Isha) - 2005
- Noel Cabangon: Himig Nating Pag-Ibig - 2005
- Angel Pena: Ugnayan - 2006
- Mon David: My One And Only Love - 2006
- Skarlet: The Powder Room Stories - 2007
Other recordings
- The Company: For The Long Run - (undated)
- Parokya Ni Edgar: Christmas Album - (undated)
- Ka Roger: This Planet's Blue - (undated)
- Legit Misfitz: Ekis Pinoy - (undated)
- Novia (self-titled) - (undated)