[1] Simon first gained recognition with Simon & Bard, the jazz fusion group he founded in Chicago with composer and reed player Michael Bard, drummer Phil Gratteau, and bassist Ken Haebich.
[2] The group toured widely[3] and recorded three acclaimed albums[2] including collaborations with Larry Coryell and Ralph Towner.
Simon often performs in the Chicago area with his wife, drummer Sarah Allen, and frequently collaborates with guitarist David Onderdonk.
[5] Grammy Award-winning Beach Boys producer Alan Boyd also assisted heavily with the project.
Further validation of the recording was achieved when The Beach Boys' official magazine ESQ posted a rave review of the album.