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Simon Barker b1969

Simon studied at the Manhattan School of Music with John Riley, Keith Copeland and Marvin "Smitty" Smith. Since returning home in 1990 he has performed throughout Australia, Europe, Asia and the US including a Trans-Siberian concert tour with the Mark Isaacs trio.

In addition to regular performances with Australian groups such as Scott Tinkler trio, Baecastuff, Vince Jones, Band of Five Names, Dale Barlow and Matt McMahon Trio he has also played with international touring artists including Claire Martin, Shiela Jordan, Gary Smulyn, John Hicks and Carlos Ward.

Equally active in the jazz education field Simon has given workshops and private tuition at universities throughout the region including the Beijing Central Music Academy, Mahidol University (Thailand), All That Jazz series (Hong Kong), Christchurch Polytech (NZ) and the Hanoi Jazz co-op (Vietnam)