Simon Nabatov

Simon Nabatov is a Russian-born pianist and composer active in contemporary jazz and improvised music. Raised in Moscow and later based in Western Europe, he has developed an extensive international career as a soloist and collaborator, bringing highly detailed pianism and wide-ranging musical references into spontaneous composition.

His discography spans solo piano, small ensembles and projects involving literary and theatrical material. He has performed with leading improvisers and appeared at festivals around the world. His Creative Sources release Conference (CS419) documents piano within the label's tradition of collaborative experimental and freely improvised music.