Background
Simmons, Norman Sarney was born on October 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Sarney and Blanche (Gibson) Simmons.
pianist university professor jazz musician
Simmons, Norman Sarney was born on October 6, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Sarney and Blanche (Gibson) Simmons.
Student, Chicago School Music, 1945-1950.
Arranger, Riverside Records, New York City, 1960-1961;
musical director, Carmen McRae, 1961-1969;
accompanist, Betty Carter, 1970-1972;
instructor, JazzMobile School, New York City, since 1973;
president, owner, Milljac Recording Company. New York City, since 1979. Adjunct Professor William Patterson College, Wayne, New Jersey, since 1982, Parson's New School, New York City, since 1986.
House band leader Chicago Bee-Hive, 1953-1958.
Member Broadcast Music, Inc., Mechanical Copyright Protection Society, Harmony Lodge Northern 88.
Married Betty Sparrow, October 16, 1949 (divorced September 1973). 1 child, Deborah; married Karen Beatrice Hodge, October 28, 1987.