Simon Mogul Talks New Jazz Album "Simon Says!"

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · Jan 31, 2026 · 25m

Tenor saxophonist Simon Mogul joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his debut album Simon Says, a straight-ahead jazz record rooted in tradition and driven by pure swing. Recorded with legendary bassist and producer Curtis Lundy, Simon Says captures the raw, first-take energy of the studio while honoring the lineage of jazz greats like Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons, Sonny Rollins, and more — all while showcasing Simon’s own modern, fearless voice on the horn.

In this conversation, Simon opens up about his journey from Miami to New York City, the discipline and freedom behind jazz…