Chyco Siméon

French bassist and composer Chyco Siméon blends his contemporary jazz and fusion with elements drawn from his Caribbean roots. He made his solo debut with 2004's Finally, which built upon his previous decades of experience as a session and live performer. Siméon has showcased his vibrant mix of jazz, funk, and R&B on albums like 2010's Ozanam (a tribute to his youth growing up in Martinique) and 2013's 99%. Born in 1966 to a family of Caribbean heritage, Siméon was raised in Montrouge, a suburb of Paris. From a young age, his father instilled in him a love of jazz, classical,...