“For as long as I have known him, Simon has always been a wonderful performer, composer, arranger and producer. I still remember is performance of Bartok’s Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano - his unceasing dedication and effort when preparing for the recording (both on the musical and technical side) was a true inspiration to me and I can say without any doubt whatsoever that I would not be the musician I am today without his inspiration.“