Morgan Simon is a multilingual artist who moves between American jazz, soul, bossa nova and Latin jazz with ease.
As an internationally touring vocalist, percussionist, and dance artist, she has been featured at venues such as the Palace of Fine Arts and Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, Jazz Na Avenida and the Museum of Modern Art in Salvador, Brazil, and the Fábrica de Arte and Casa de la Música in Havana, Cuba.
Her quartet Iya Lingua brings this global experience to the Bay Area and beyond, with members from the US, Mexico and Cuba, and is available for performances and private events.
“Whenever I want a packed house, I book Morgan Simon…her infectious energy and powerful voice are unforgettable, and her extensive, cross-genre repertoire makes her a unique treat for our audiences show after show.”
-Laurent Rivemales, Founder and Owner, Jazz Na Avenida
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Upcoming Shows
5.18
Private Event
Oakland, CA
6.22
Casa de la Musica
Havana, Cuba
7.05
Private Event
San Francisco, CA
Iya Lingua Quartet Members
Aaron Germain, Bass
Aaron is a musician and composer who has presented at venues such as Yoshi’s, the Blue Note, and Birdland, with artists across genres such as Randy Brecker, Francisco Aguabella, Bonnie Raitt and Jason Marsalis.
Marlon Aldana, Drums
Marlon was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and studied at the California Jazz Conservatory. He has performed with the Oakland Symphony and Grammy Award Winner Antonio Rey.
Morgan Simon, Vocals and Percussion
Morgan grew up as a musician under her father, pianist, vocalist, and manager for Sha Na Na for 53 years, one of the longest running rock and roll bands in American history. She specializes in jazz and Afro-Cuban folklore.
Eduardo Corzo, Piano
Eduardo was born in Havana, Cuba and toured extensively with the Conjuncto Nacional de Espectaculos. He has performed with artists such as Lila Downs and Amaury Guiterrez.