Jesse Simpson

Born into a musical family, Jesse Simpson began playing the drums at the age of nine. His first interests were theatre acting and Flamenco dancing, both of which have had an impact on his musical outlook. Emerging on the San Francisco jazz scene at thirteen, he studied with legendary drummer Donald "Duck" Bailey. During high school he was a member of the SFJazz All Stars, performing with them around the Bay Area. During his high school years he attended the Stanford Jazz Workshop, where he was awarded a full merit scholarship through the Eddie Moore award for outstanding achievement. Jesse was selected to attend the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead workshop in March 2009. A graduate of Manhattan School of Music, he has studied with John Riley and Jason Moran as well as playing around New York at such places as the iconic Smalls, Fat Cat and Cleopatra's Needle as well as the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Fillmore Jazz Festival. Jesse has opened for Louie Bellson and played with Benny Green, Cedar Walton and many others.

Zack Lipton Quartet / Lasers in the Jungle @ Luca Lounge

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 15:25
Date: 
August 25, 2011 - 11:00pm
Location: 
New York City, NY

Zack Lipton Quartet feat. Rafal Sarnecki continues our residency at the Luca Lounge, before and after a brilliant comedy performance by Lasers in the Jungle featuring New York's top stand-up talent. Past comedians have included Fred Armisen, Janeane Garofalo,

Main set / Composers Forum / Jam Session starts @ 11

Zachary Lipton - Saxophones, Electric
Rafal Sarnecki - Guitars
Dylan Shamat - Basses
Jesse Simpson - Drums

Early Set @ 8:30 before Lasers in the Jungle ( 930 )

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Zack Lipton / Rafal Sarnecki Qtet - Lasers in the Jungle @ Luca Lounge

Submitted by zachary on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 16:28
Date: 
August 18, 2011 - 11:00pm
Location: 
New York City, NY

Come out for jazz and comedy!

8:30 - Rafal Sarnecki Trio
9:30 - Lasers in the Jungle
11:00 - Zack Lipton / Rafal Sarnecki Qtet

Zack Lipton - Saxophones
Rafal Sarnecki - Guitar
Leon Boykins - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

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Zack Lipton Quartet / Lasers in the Jungle

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 06/08/2011 - 23:44
Date: 
June 9, 2011 - 8:30pm
Location: 
Luca Lounge

Zack Lipton Quartet / Lasers in the Jungle

free gig tomorrow night (6/9) at the luca lounge!

730 - comedy open mic
830 - zack lipton qtet
930 - lasers in the jungle
1100- zack lipton qtet

past comedians have included fred armisen (saturday night live), john hodgman (daily show) and janeane garofolo (lots of stuff)! - musicians, bring instruments; sit-ins welcome on late set.

zl - saxophones
tobin chodos - piano
ben leifer - bass
jesse simpson - drums

luca lounge
222 avenue b (between 13th and 14th streets)
new york, ny 10009

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Zachary Lipton Quartet

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 08:07
Date: 
April 21, 2011 - 10:30pm
Location: 
Luca Lounge

Quartet Performance this Thursday, April 21st at 10:30 pm w:

Zachary Lipton - Saxophones
Tobin Chodos - Piano
Chrstopher Mees - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

Special guests - special instruments

No Cover

Luca Lounge
222 Ave B

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Flight #2 - The Socks Live at Tomi Jazz NYC

Submitted by zachary on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 13:26

The Socks perform an original composition, "Flight" at Tomi Jazz in New York City on August 18th, 2010.

Zachary Lipton - Tenor Saxophone
Glenn Zaleski - Piano
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

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Quincy Cardinale Brooklyn Hootenanny

Submitted by zachary on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 02:31
Date: 
August 6, 2010 - 9:30pm
Location: 
Brooklyn, New York USA

Zachary Lipton and the Socks feat:

Dylan Shamat - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

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The Socks at Tomi Jazz

Submitted by zachary on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 11:31
Date: 
August 18, 2010 - 9:30pm
Location: 
Manhattan, New York USA

Zachary Lipton and the Socks will be performing live at Tomi Jazz

Glenn Zaleski - Piano
Dylan Shamat - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

239 East 53rd Street, Lower Level
(Between 2nd-3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10022
646-497-1254

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Graduation Bash for Gabrielle Lipton

Submitted by zachary on Sun, 05/16/2010 - 14:04
Date: 
May 23, 2010 - 2:00pm

Playing a Graduation spectacular in Scarsdale for my kid sister.

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Rooftop Jazz Party at Randy Xu's

Submitted by zachary on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 14:24
Date: 
May 22, 2010 - 8:00pm

Rooftop jazz party at Randy Xu's!
Email for details.

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Columbia Chabad's 'Jazz in the Sukkah'

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 20:50
Date: 
October 7, 2009 - 8:00pm

Private event : 'Jazz in the Sukkah' at Columbia Chabad.

Feat:
Ryland Kelly - Bass
Jesse Simpson - Drums

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Zachary Lipton Trio @ Underground Lounge NYC

Submitted by zachary on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 01:39
Date: 
September 1, 2009 - 8:00pm

With great pleasure, I announce that I will be playing original music and some standards on Tuesday, September 1st with a trio at the Underground Lounge on 107th St. and West End Ave. Show starts at 9:00 PM. I have recently been slapped with two parking tickets and a towed vehicle so your support would be madly appreciated!

Zachary Lipton: Saxophones
Ryland Kelly: Bass
Jesse Simpson: Drums

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