Nadav Simon

Nadav Simon is a Chicago-based percussionist, producer, and composer. An active figure in Chicago’s vibrant music scene, he has performed alongside Grammy and Tony Award-winning musicians at renowned venues and festivals such as the Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, the Chicago Jazz Festival, and The Auditorium Theatre. In 2017, Nadav received his BM at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts where he studied under multi-Grammy Award-winning percussionist Paul Wertico, and recently received a Master’s in Jazz Studies at DePaul University under the mentorship of esteemed jazz percussionist, musicologist, and composer Dana Hall. Nadav is a frequent session musician, producer, and arranger, and has collaborated with The Nettes, Laurie Akers, Leah Shoshana, Hannah Silverman, Heather Mall, and many other.