Born in Warrington, Simon Henry began studying drums at a young age with local drum tutor Phil Clarke. After a few years he began playing in local rock bands and soon moved to London to study at Tech Music school. It was whilst in school his love for jazz flourished and upon graduation Simon began studying jazz at Leeds Conservatoire. Whilst at the conservatoire Simon studied with Pete Fairclough and spent the majority of his time studying with Sebastian De Krom. Simon has worked with some of the UK’s top jazz musicians and upon graduation he was awarded a full scholarship for his masters.

Simon has established himself on the thriving Leeds music scene and has worked with a variety of musical projects and many of the North’s great musicians. He has performed all over the UK and Europe, primarily with jazz ensembles. Always seeking to improve his craft Simon regularly takes trips to New York and has taken lessons with Michael Carvin, Kenny Washington, John Riley, Mike Clarke and he has been regularly studying with acclaimed drummer Rodney Green.

‘Simon takes the drums seriously’  Rodney Green

Influenced by drummers such as Max Roach, Roy Haynes, Philly Joe Jones, Ed Blackwell, Elvin Jones, Louis Hayes and many more, links to Simon’s music are available here. Currently playing with Mu Quintet and the trio Howard/Henry/Roffe Simon regularly plays shows all over the UK.