News Archives: December 2005

12/03/05 Local Mourns Loss of Simon Salz, 50


Local Mourns Loss of Simon Salz, 50

Simon Salz, a Local 655 member since 1976, has been called  “the finest jazz guitarist in South Florida” and had performed with jazz great such as Ira Sullivan, Dick Hyman, Eddie Higgins, Louie Bellson, Stan Getz, Keith Jarret, Pete Minger, and Monty Alexander. He was the founder of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band.

Salz was also a noted educator who wrote instructional manuals and served as co-director of the Young Musicians Camp at the University of Miami. He taught music at Florida Atlantic University, Miami Dade College, and New World School of Arts.

The family has requested that anyone who would like to offer a living memorial to Simon, rather than sending flowers, is encouraged to make a donation to the University of Miami Young Musician’s Camp, which was founded by Simon and wife Sarah.  By doing this you will enable them to pass along Simon’s legacy to the next generation in a very real and meaningful way to students that would not otherwise be able to attend.

Make out your check to:  Friends of Young Musician’s Camp

Mail to:
Sarah Salz
12241 SW 103 Ave.
Miami, FL 33176