About Us

Michael Simons is a Naples musician and performer who specializes in the Wooden Flute. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he began playing jazz on the tenor saxophone in grade school and over the years progressed to the Wooden Flute in the late 1980s.

Having relocated to Naples, Michael and various musicians now perform at local events around town, such as "The Taste of Collier" and other performances in local pubs, restaurants and at private events.

His music is a diverse collection of Smooth Jazz, Jazz, Island, Blues, Flamenco, and Pop Covers. Along with the Wooden Flute, Michael plays the English Recorder, Irish Whistle and the Bamboo Sax.

He is joined by several talented local musicians to add a constantly blended and unique mix of music to create an original sound. The World Music band members are: Lennart Casperson [percussion], Michael Rice [guitar], Charlie Sherrill [sax and flute], and Richard Battaglia [guitar] . In addition, he is supported by the listeners themselves who join the band during performances playing other small instruments and/or dance. Michael and the group want to personally thank you for visiting our site. The band's goal is to provide the most diverse, interesting and passionate music for your listening and dancing pleasure.