SIMON MOGUL
ABOUT SIMON MOGUL
Simon Mogul is a 25-year-old Tenor Saxophonist originally from Miami (FL), currently based in New York City.Simon's artistic vision fuses a deep respect for jazz’s rich history—channeling legends like John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins—with contemporary sounds and ideas, creating a vibe that honors the lineage while sounding fresh and forward-thinking. Simon has performed with jazz luminaries such as Curtis Lundy, Matt Wilson, Arturo O'Farill, Phillip Harper, Charu Suri, at prominent NYC venues such as Smalls, Birdland, Minton's Playhouse, The Django, and many others. In 2025, Simon received a grant from the South Arts foundation to take his band on a national tour to support the release of his debut album, which will be released in February of 2025.
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As a music educator, Simon has taught students of all ages and backgrounds, in a wide variety of educational settings. Simon has worked as an Ensemble Coach within the City College of New York's Jazz Studies program, and currently serves as a saxophone mentor to formerly incarcerated individuals through the Music on the Inside organization.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
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- 8/3/25 Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland (NYC) 8:30-11:30 PM
- 12/2/25 Simon Mogul/Lucia Nunez Duo @The Lobby Series (MIA) 7-8 PM
- 12/3/25 Curtis Lundy Quartet @ The Garden of Humanity (MIA) 9-11:45 PM
- 12/5/25 Curtis Lundy Quartet @ Haitian Cultural Arts Center (MIA) 12-2 PM
- 12/5/25 Curtis Lundy Quartet @ Opa-Locka City Hall (MIA) 9-11:45 PM
- 12/24/25 Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ All Saints Church (NYC) 7:30-11:30 PM​
- 1/8/26 Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ El Museo Del Barrio (NYC) 7-9 PM
- 1/9/26 Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ El Museo Del Barrio (NYC) 7-9 PM
- 1/17/26 Arturo O'Farrill Quintet @ Pinecrest Gardens (MIA) 8-10 PM
- 1/26/26 Simon Mogul Sextet @ Havana Jazz Fest
- 1/27/26 Simon Mogul Sextet @ Havana Jazz Fest
- 2/14/26 Curtis Lundy Quartet @ Hyide Jazz Lounge (MIA) 6-8 PM
- 2/15/26 Curtis Lundy Quartet @ Ocean Drive Promenade Series (MIA) 5-6:30 PM
- 2/19/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show @ IPC Studios (MIA)
- 2/21/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show @ B Sharps (Tallahassee)
- 2/22/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show ft. Bobby Watson @ Nashville Jazz Workshop (Nashville)
- 2/25/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show ft Bobby Watson @ The Velvet Note (Atlanta)
- 2/26/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show ft Marc Cary and Warren Wolf @ An Die Muzik (Baltimore)
- 3/10/26 Simon Mogul Album Release Show ft Jeremy Pelt @ Smalls Jazz Club (NYC) 9-11:30 PM